Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Online Program

MS in Applied Behavior Analysis

Given that the number of Americans on the autism spectrum has increased tenfold over the last 40 years, there is a rapidly increasing demand for professionals trained in the science of human behavior and its impact on learning much-needed life skills. Drexel's online Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis empowers you to help others succeed, while forging new career trails of your own, using well-established, evidence-based ABA principles, practices, and tools.

What is a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?

Designed to integrate scientific theory with proven behavioral strategies, the Master’s in ABA prepares you to promote positive change across multiple settings. You will use behavioral assessment and intervention strategies to analyze and affect change on various social and adaptive behaviors. The Masters program will prepare you to care for and educate the growing autism community of children and adults. Upon completing the coursework and other eligibility requirements, you will be eligible to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination^® (BCBA).

This program is designed to meet the career goals of individuals passionate about learning how to provide quality evidence-based services to make improvements in the lives of individuals and their families.

Online Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis Features and Benefits

• Flexible online course schedules for full-time and part-time students
• Faculty advisor assigned to each student to provide career guidance and support
• Live weekly meetings with course instructors and classmates
• Access to the research and clinical expertise of Drexel’s ABA program faculty, who are published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and other top-tier behavioral journals

Learn more about Drexel's ABA program:

Master’s in ABA Coursework

You will complete core coursework as well as advanced coursework in ABA and a two-course capstone sequence.

ABAI Verified Online MS in ABA

The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified Drexel’s Applied Behavior Analysis programs as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.

Archived Webinars

• How is it only January? Survival Strategies for the Classroom Teacher
• Online Open House: Applied Behavior Analysis Programs

What Can You Do with a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis?

The MS in ABA prepares you for a number of opportunities in research, education, and behavioral health. Graduates from Drexel’s program have gone on to successful careers as behavior analysts, behavioral consultants and interventionists, program coordinators, and clinical directors in public and private institutions, among other careers.

See how online student Callie DeMaria used her Applied Behavior Analysis degree to find her dream job. 

Related Programs

• MS in Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Education
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis

State restrictions may apply to some programs.