Overview

By earning this affordable master’s degree, you’ll be highly sought after to work with individuals who have intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and traumatic head injuries with accompanying psychiatric disorders. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and a research thesis are not required.

Courses are taught by PhD-level, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). The scientific and philosophical foundations of a science of behavior and it’s the range of applications are taught throughout the curriculum.

All students complete 30 credit hours in core behavior analysis classes and select one of two program options: Behavior Analysis and Therapy or Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students enrolled in Master of Science in Behavior Analysis program at the University of Central Missouri will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the use and interpretation of data obtained using single-subject research designs.

Demonstrate skills and knowledge related to the assumptions and practice of behavioral assessment.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to behavior analysis, learning, application of principles of behavior, and knowledge of ethics and professional behavior.

This fully synchronous online program is designed to prepare students to work in applied settings as a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and further graduate study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology of learning

Behavior analysis and therapy

Behavioral assessment

Behavior analysis and therapy

Ethics and behavioral healthcare

Behavioral Medicine

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

36-42 hours

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Warrensburg, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be fully admitted to UCM by the Office of graduate Studies.

Have a master’s degree in Psychology or Education from an accredited educational program.

Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in graduate Psychology or Education courses at an accredited institution.

Three letters of recommendation from professionals who can speak to the applicant’s skills and ability to be successful in an applied behavioral science program.

A formal goal statement describing how their professional goals fit within the content and focus of the program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8010 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8010 USD / year

≈ 8010 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8010 USD / year

≈ 8010 USD / year

Funding

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