Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders, M.A.

Elevate your career with the online Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders at Michigan State University. This program is designed for professionals seeking to advance their expertise in supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders. With a curriculum rooted in applied behavior analysis and autism interventions, you’ll gain the skills necessary to make a meaningful impact.

Program Highlights

100% Online Program: Fully online format allows you to balance your studies with your professional and personal life.
Experienced Faculty: Learn from faculty who are leading experts in applied behavior analysis and autism spectrum disorders.
BCBA Certification Preparation: Our curriculum prepares you to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) examination upon completion of your degree.
Support for Diverse Populations: Learn strategies to assist individuals from various backgrounds and needs.
Highly Ranked Program: The College of Education’s online master’s programs are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are equipped for rewarding careers in:

Educational Institutions: Enhance learning environments for students with autism.
Clinical Settings: Provide therapeutic support in hospitals and clinics.
Community Agencies: Implement behavior analysis in community programs.
Private Practice and In-Home Treatment: Offer specialized services to clients in a private setting.

Prepare for BCBA® Certification

Upon completion of the program and required fieldwork hours, students will be prepared to sit for the national examination to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.®

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Build your Career in a Growing Field

This fully online master’s program is practitioner-focused, allowing our students to work in settings with individuals with autism and receive experiential supervision while earning their degree.

At the conclusion of the program, students will have fulfilled the academic requirements necessary to sit for the national examination to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst®.

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ASD Teaching Endorsement

Students in this program have the option to earn a teaching endorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Through the ASD endorsement, you will learn research-validated instructional methods and evidence-based practices, and have the opportunity to apply those methods in the classroom.

Through practicum credits, the ASD endorsement allows students to administer a range of assessments and interventions and to reflect on their teaching practice with the support, feedback and collaboration of the teaching faculty.

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