Admission Requirements: Master of Science in Behavior Analysis

Admission Requirements: Master of Science in Behavior Analysis
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Admission into the University of Cincinnati’s online Master of Science in Behavior Analysis program is selective and based on meeting the requirements outlined below. This master’s program does not require the GRE. Transfer credits are not accepted for this program.

Applications for the online program are reviewed in a holistic manner that carefully considers all items in your application portfolio. Our Admissions Office is happy to work with you to answer any question you may have and help determine your eligibility. Contact an Enrollment Services Advisor or email [email protected].

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in related field) from a regionally accredited university.
  • A minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all prior undergraduate and graduate work.

Admission Materials

  • Resume or CV.
  • Transcripts.
  • Goal Statement.
  • Two Letters of Reference. At least one letter should speak to their academic potential for graduate work.
  • Agreement from BCBA credentialed supervisor who will provide on-site supervision for the program required field experience

Application

All applicants will complete the online application for their requested program by the posted application deadline corresponding with the semester you wish to begin. Applicants must ensure that all required materials are successfully uploaded, and the application submitted. Incomplete applications will not be processed or reviewed.

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Application Fee

$65 domestic-currently waived

$70 international-currently waived

 


Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter should speak to their academic potential for graduate work. The other letter may be from an individual who know you professionally or academically.

Those writing letters should explain who they are, their relationship to the applicant, and what they know of the applicant’s academic and professional abilities.

Letters of recommendation from family, friends or current students are not accepted.

Recommendations are submitted by the recommender themselves; they cannot be completed or submitted by the applicant or another party on behalf of the reference.


Resume or CV

Professional Resume:

A resume relevant to academic and professional data. It should include the applicant’s name; phone; email; colleges attended with degrees, dates conferred, and grade point average; employment history; professional experience; present employer; and names of references.

Curriculum Vitae:

A detailed look at the applicant’s career path, including achievements, publications, and awards. Including comprehensive information about candidate’s research background, presentations, publications, committee memberships and other experience of an academic, clinical, or scientific nature.


Goal Statement

Applicants will need to provide a letter detailing their interest in the program and how it may match future professional goals.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss any relevant experience with applied behavior analysis or related fields such as education and psychology.


Unofficial Transcripts

All applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts during the application process, showing all undergraduate and graduate course work completed, including degrees granted and dates of conferral.

Official transcripts are not required until the student has received and accepted an offer of admission from the university. Once the offer has been confirmed, the student must submit official transcripts.


GPA Requirement

At least a B average (3.0/4.0 system) in all undergraduate and graduate coursework.


International Student Transcripts

International students are required to provide specific information about their transcripts. Transcripts must have a course-by-course evaluation completed from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For questions regarding international student admissions contact an Enrollment Services Advisor.


Agreement from BCBA credentialed supervisor

Agreement from BCBA credentialed supervisor who will provide on-site supervision for the program required field experience.