The Simmons University M.S. in Behavior Analysis | OnlineThe Simmons University M.S. in Behavior Analysis | OnlineThe Simmons University M.S. in Behavior Analysis | Online

For more than 20 years, Simmons has been a leader in the field of behavior analysis — preparing students to work in the field of behavior analysis and make a measurable difference in the lives of others.For more than 20 years, Simmons has been a leader in the field of behavior analysis — preparing students to work in the field of behavior analysis and make a measurable difference in the lives of others.For more than 20 years, Simmons has been a leader in the field of behavior analysis — preparing students to work in the field of behavior analysis and make a measurable difference in the lives of others.

  • No GRE – GRE scores are not required for admission.
  • Completion Time – The online M.S. in Behavior Analysis program can be completed in as few as 20 months.
  • 86% BCBA® Exam First Time Pass Rate – In 2022, 86% of students who completed the 5th edition curriculum and took the 5th edition exam passed on the first attempt, compared to the national first attempt pass rate of 55%. Note: Students who completed the 4th edition curriculum (last offered in 2019) and waited to take the 5th edition exam in 2022 had a 44% pass rate on the first attempt.1

Meet the Demand for Skilled BCBAs®

Practicum Courses

Students develop clinical and research skills, and complete a thesis research project in the Practicum Experiential Learning courses.

ABAI Verified Course Sequence2

Become a Leader in Behavior Analysis

BehaviorAnalysis@Simmons students explore the science behind behavior analytic principles and learn how to apply them to a wide array of real-world applications. Our renowned faculty go beyond teaching strategies for behavior change — they teach students the science of behavior, training them to become data-based designers and evaluators of behavior change programs.

  • Explore behavior analytic principles in live, online courses.
  • Grow as a practitioner during our experiential learning component.
  • Receive high-quality, individualized feedback from faculty on assignments and performance.

Our rigorous, practice-based curriculum prepares students to lead the implementation, evaluation, and administration of applied behavior analytic principles and methods. Our curriculum and course sequence are verified by the Association of Behavior Analysis International®.

Program graduates are prepared to work in a variety of settings, in both traditional and emerging areas of clinical practice. Graduates have gone on to become leaders in schools and clinics, establish their own practices, and pursue doctoral degrees.

Read the Department of Behavior Analysis mission statement.

Prepare to make a lasting impact as a BCBA with Simmons.

1BACB® University Pass Rates (2022). Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Retrieved February 2024.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference

2The 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 and demonstrate they reside in an authorized country before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference