Master’s in Special Education with Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Fully online program that prepares behavior-analytic professionals to work/consult in schools, early intervention agencies, community/residential settings, and universities.
Contact Information
Elisa Cruz
Instructor
Department of Special Education
Office Phone: 561-297-4575
Office Location: ED 47 - 477
Campus: Boca
The Department of Special Education at Florida Atlantic University offers a fully online Master’s in Special Education with Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (M.Ed.).
This concentration offers specialized training in special education and in the design and implementation of intervention strategies to teach socially valid behavior, intended to increase social participation and enhance quality of life. The knowledge and skills gained from this concentration serve as the foundation and preparation for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) examination. Our program meets the behavior-analytic coursework requirements for those pursuing the BCBA Pathway 2 eligibility route. Additional requirements by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) include supervised fieldwork experience, degree status, and examination.
This fully online degree program offers a combination of synchronous and asynchronous, traditional semester-long and fast-track courses, which can be completed in as little as 24 months. The tuition costs at FAU are among the lowest in the nation, thus students are able to earn their Master’s degree for less than $14K in tuition costs. (View full details about tuition rates). The Department has a limited number of competitive graduate research assistantships (GRA) available to assist with tuition costs.
Program Overview
Consult the FAU Course Catalog for course descriptions and other details.
The Master’s Degree in special education with a concentration in APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) is a fully online graduate degree. The rich curriculum provides students with foundations and applications of ABA principles, including, but not limited to, the design and implementation of intervention strategies to teach socially valid behavior, intended to increase social participation and enhance quality of life.
The well organized, fast-track coursework prepares behavior-analytic professionals to work/consult in schools, early intervention agencies, community/residential settings and universities. Full-time students can complete this degree within 20-24 months.
The knowledge and skills gained from the program serve as the foundation and preparation for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) examination. Our program meets the behavior-analytic coursework requirements for those pursuing the BCBA Pathway 2 eligibility route. Additional requirements by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) include supervised fieldwork experience, degree status and examination. Get full details on their website at www.bacb.com.
SPECIAL EDUCATION CORE – 15-18 credits |
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| Assessing Students with Disabilities |
| Enhancing Collaborations between Schools, Communities & Families of Students with Special Needs |
| Instructional Design in Special Education |
| Program Evaluation of Special Education Programs, Supports & Services |
| Special Education Leadership, Policy & Ethics |
| Thesis or Field Project (optional) |
*ABA CONCENTRATION – 21 credits |
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| Advanced ABA |
| Applied Behavior Analysis |
| Behavior Analytic Supervision & Management |
| Behavior Assessment & Intervention |
| Behavior Change & Management Strategies |
| Ethics in ABA |
| Theory & Philosophy in ABA |
* Note: These courses only partially fulfill the requirements for BCBA® Certification. Additional requirements are described at www.bacb.com.
How to Apply
To be considered for admission into the Master’s program in the Department of Special Education, applicants must complete a graduate application online through FAU’s Graduate College at www.fau.edu/graduate; select M.Ed. in Special Education.
Students are admitted for Fall (August) or Spring (January) entry. Application deadlines for fall entry: January 15 (International); or June 1 (Domestic). Spring semester entry: June 15 (International) or October 1 (Domestic).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DOMESTIC APPLICANTS
- Bachelor’s Degree
- An undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0. If GPA is below 3.0, applicants may submit one letter of recommendation from an (education related field) employer or current/former university instructor
- Personal statement not exceeding three double spaced pages, indicating applicant’s reasons for pursuing a Master’s degree and career goals
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
- Bachelor’s Degree (w/course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts if applicable)
- An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 or if GPA is below 3.0, applicants may submit 1 letter of recommendation from (education related field) employer or current/former university instructor
- Personal statement not exceeding three double spaced pages, indicating applicant’s reasons for pursuing a Master’s degree and career goals
- Have attained minimum English proficiency scores within the last two years: TOEFL 500 (paper-based test), or 213 (computer-based test), or 79 (Internet-based test); a score of at least 6.0 on the IELTS; or, Duolingo 110