Online Master of Arts in Disability Studies-Applied Behavior Analysis
Application Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Online Master of Arts in Disability Studies-Applied Behavior Analysis program, a prospective student must submit:
- Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, reflecting an earned baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by one of the six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the US Department of Education or the extra-national equivalent.
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- A personal statement (1-2 double-spaced pages describing how this degree program fits with your personal and professional goals and experiences).
- A completed criminal background check dated within 1 year of admission.
An applicant with a bachelor’s degree granted by an institution outside the United States must include a transcript evaluation provided by a service listed on the admissions website.
Background Checks
All students must pass an approved background clearance before being placed in practicum or internship assignments. The background check must be current (within one year) when applying for certification.
Truman State University, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs and activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer at:
Institutional Compliance Office
Violette Hall 1308
100 E. Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
Email: titleix@truman.edu
Telephone: (660) 785-4354
Truman State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request an accommodation, please contact the Office of Student Access and Disability Services at:
Office of Student Access and Disability Services
Pickler Memorial Library 109A
100 E. Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
Email: studentaccess@truman.edu
Telephone: (660) 785-4478
Truman State University does not discriminate based on sex in the education programs and activities under its control and operation. Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be directed to the United States Department of Education, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Civil Rights, or to:
Title IX Coordinator
Truman State University
Violette Hall 1308
100 E. Normal Street
Kirksville, Missouri 63501
Email: titleix@truman.edu
Telephone: (660) 785-4354
To request the application in an alternate form, please contact the Office of Student Access and Disability Services.