As an academic unit striving for excellence, we hope to positively impact the world in several ways:  

• Contribute to the quality of clinical, educational, and habilitative services for people with ASD/IDD    

• Increase collaboration between behavior analysts and clients, stakeholders, allied professionals, and the community in pursuit of common goals that prioritize the well-being  and respect the individuality of people with ASD/IDD  

• Nurture leaders who are active contributors to the field and discipline and create positive generational change  

• Lead innovation and development of online pedagogy through continuous evidence-based improvement of practices  

Our faculty and students share common values that shape our priorities and standards:  

• Honesty and integrity in all activities and contexts  

• Compassion and kindness towards clients, students, and faculty  

• Diversity, equity and inclusion for all  

• Improvement based on critical thinking and scientific method   

• Responsiveness to individuals and their context  

• Effectiveness and accountability for processes and outcomes  

• Quality of life as a compass for instructional and intervention design  

• Responsibility for lasting change and generational progress    

Our currently practicing, highly motivated, focused and self-directed professionals seeking:  

• A high-quality, competency-based Masters in ABA that centers improving quality of life for the people they serve  

• An accessible asynchronous online learning environment  

• A program with a high BACB certification exam pass rates  

• Content is specific to the needs of the whole person with ASD/IDD across the lifespan  

• Content grounded in strong humanitarian and scientific approaches to human behavior

The content of our degree is grounded in the current disciplinary and certification guidelines and includes:  

• Behavior-analytic and dynamic-systems conceptual framework  

• Knowledge and competencies related to effective and compassionate evidence-based interventions  

• Relationship-based, person-centered, quality-of-life emphasis that includes important people in an individual's life   

• Scientist-practitioner model   

• Embedded reflective practices  

• Population (ASD/IDD) specific understanding, knowledge and skills  

• Strategic approaches to case conceptualization, decision making, and problem-solving  

• Integration, synthesis, and extension beyond BACB task list and requirements  

Our pedagogy is grounded in the science of behavior and evidence-based online instruction and includes: 

• Accessibility to students of diverse experiences, identities and environments  

• Asynchronous instruction with synchronous supports  

• Active engagement  

• Project-based learning grounded in application, and competency  

• Frequent, encouraging, and improvement-oriented feedback  

• Care for the student's well-being and progress  

• Course success and error analyses that inform instructional content and design  

• Ongoing responsiveness and degree improvements made based on student feedback and student course and exam outcomes 

Anywhere there are people, there is the opportunity to use behavior analysis to improve their environment and help them reach their full potential. It can be applied to any population, for instance: children with autism, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, students in educational settings, and when supervising employees. People in various careers use the principles of behavior analysis to guide their work: behavior analysts, service providers, teachers, and employers. 

The Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis is designed for students who wish to earn a master’s degree. 

The Graduate Academic Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis is designed for students who already have a master’s degree. 

• Courses available anytime, anywhere: Access your coursework online 24/7. 

• Mobile-friendly learning: Complete most assignments on your tablet or smartphone. 

• Flexible pacing: Choose full-time or part-time options to fit your schedule. 

• No fixed class times: No scheduled meetings or exams – learn when it works best for you. 

• Year-round enrollment: Courses offered in Fall, Spring, and 10-week Summer semesters. 

• Start anytime: Begin your studies in any semester. 

• Expert support: Our experienced instructors provide ongoing communication, personalized feedback, and flexible office hours, including evening office hours, to ensure you succeed. 

• Exceptional instructional design: Our thoughtfully crafted courses are designed to enhance learning, provide clear guidance, and ensure you achieve your educational goals.