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Be the Voice That Helps Make a Difference
Walden’s MS in Psychology in ABA online program focuses on evidence-based therapy used with both adults and children, particularly those on the autism spectrum.
With Walden’s MS in Psychology program with an ABA specialization, you will:
Build Diverse Skills
Learn to think critically about theory and research and sharpen your abilities in evidence-based decision-making.
Study ABAI VCS
The curriculum offers the ABAI Verified Course Sequence (VCS), which meets the 5th edition Task List requirements to sit for the BCBA® exam.
Learn From Experts
Walden faculty features active BCBAs and subject matter experts who incorporate real-world insights into their teaching.
Develop Ethical Practices
Describe professional and ethical behaviors of behavior analysts and learn how to apply them according to the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts.
More about our online ABA master’s program
1The MS in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) program has been verified that it meets the behavior-analytic coursework requirement which is needed to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (restricted) examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination including meeting the fieldwork requirement. Walden University does not offer the fieldwork experience required for eligibility to sit for the BCBA exam. Walden Enrollment Specialists can provide information relating to national certification exams; however, it remains the individual student’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to national certification exams for the state in which he or she intends to practice. Walden makes no representations or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain national certification. For more information on applying for certification from BACB, visit www.bacb.com/bcba. BCBA certification may be a requirement to obtain licensure to practice applied behavior analysis, for more information on professional licensure visit www.waldenu.edu/professional-licensure-disclosure.
2Walden's Believe & Achieve Scholarship® is available for new students starting on February 6, 2023, and later. For a full list of eligible programs and details on award amounts and eligibility visit www.waldenu.edu/financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships-details. Tuition-free coursework must be applied to the final courses in the program of enrollment prior to graduation.
3A 10% tuition reduction combined with Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship® is available for new students who are service members, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs who enroll in programs eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship. For programs not eligible for the Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship® the tuition reduction is 15% for the life of the program. This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a service member, veteran, or employee of the Veterans Administration. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. It may not be combined with other tuition reductions, unless specified in another offer.
Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.