Online Master of Arts in Disability Studies: Applied Behavior Analysis
The Master of Arts in Disability Studies: Applied Behavior Analysis is an online degree program that allows you to develop the knowledge and skills you need to become a caring, competent, and culturally aware practitioner of applied behavior analysis. This program prepares you for a career working alongside neurodiverse individuals — including people diagnosed with autism — and their families.
- Comprehensive online curriculum
- Two live sessions per term
- Engaging and interactive asynchronous content
- Practicum + Internship
- Preparation for certification exam
- Completed in two years as full-time
- Focus on Cultural Awareness
The Master of Arts in Disability Studies: Applied Behavior Analysis follows a cohort model designed to meet the Verified Course Sequence Requirements of the Association of Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the following courses toward 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. See Truman State University’s ABAI VCS Course Sequence Information. For more information regarding the complete requirements to become eligible to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® exam visit the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
For information on State Authorization and licensure requirements in a particular state or territory, see State Authorization. To become Board Certified Behavior Analysts, students must complete an examination. Individual states, where Behavior Analysis is regulated, may have differing requirements for internships and other steps they may require to practice in their state.
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ABA Program—Academic Calendar
Program starts in the fall of each year. Eight-week courses offered year-round.
2025 | ||||
Spring First Block | Spring Second Block | Summer Eight-Week | ||
1/8/25-3/4/25 | 3/17/25-5/10/25 | 6/2/25-7/26/25 | ||
Fall First Block | Fall Second Block | |||
8/13/25-10/7/25 | 10/13/25-12/13/25 |
Admission
Admission is made on a rolling basis but is limited to 24 students per cohort. Apply early for priority consideration.
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Tuition
*Total estimated tuition based on 2024-25 academic year. Tuition subject to change.
Financial Aid
Degree-seeking students enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester are eligible for federal financial aid programs. For more information, see Financial Aid Resources for Graduate Studies or contact the Financial Aid Office at (660) 785-4130 or finaid@truman.edu.
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