Application Information - M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis

Thank you for your interest in our Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis. We are proud to offer a flexible professional degree program designed to provide the knowledge base for effective and compassionate practice in behavior analysis and to meet the coursework specifications of the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB). Each of the ten 3-hour courses offered in the degree focuses on scientifically grounded and humanely practiced behavioral interventions.

Application Deadlines

Applications are accepted year round. Please note that all application components (ApplyTexas, resume, personal statement, and references) must be received by the deadline in order to be considered for that semester. The deadlines for each semester are as follows:

Applications for Fall are accepted through June 15th. Fall applications will be reviewed starting in January.

Applications for Spring are accepted through October 15th. Spring applications will be reviewed starting in June.

Applications for Summer are accepted through March 31st. Summer applications will be reviewed starting in September.

​Please note that the Toulouse Graduate school's priority deadlines (for the ApplyTexas application) are sometimes different than our program deadlines. We recommend that you submit the ApplyTexas application and have your transcripts sent to UNT as soon as possible, to prevent any hold-up in your application being reviewed.

Application Procedures

Behavior Analysis Online (BAO) seeks applications from caring individuals who are passionate about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the value it brings to people’s lives. Our completely online and asynchronous coursework offers students flexibility and independence in their learning. The application process is competitive, involves a holistic review, and values all relevant experiences of the applicant. However, the coursework is rigorous and students who have experience in behavior analysis or related fields (e.g., special education) are most successful. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
• A 3.0 GPA overall or 3.25 in last 2 years of college
• GRE is not required

Preferred Qualifications

• A 3.5 GPA overall
• At least one year of experience in the field of ABA or related fields (e.g., special education, education, or psychology)
• Strong written communication skills
• Opportunity to receive BCBA supervision

Application Steps (MA in ABA)

Please note that there are two different parts to the application that you must submit. The first part, the Toulouse/ApplyTexas application, must be submitted first. After you receive an email from the Toulouse Graduate School providing the login information for your MyUNT portal, you will be able to submit the departmental application (resume, references, and personal statement) there.

If you apply close to the deadline and do not receive the login information for your MyUNT portal by the deadline, please email your departmental application documents to BAO@unt.edu. They must be received by the deadline in order for your application to be considered for that semester.

1. Toulouse Graduate School Application Requirements:

• A completed application for admission to the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies
  • Apply at ApplyTexas
  • Select Applied Behavior Analysis, MA as your major
  • Select either Spring, Summer, or Fall (we do not accept students in Summer II)
• Payment of a non-refundable application fee of $75.00
  • This payment is NOT made on the ApplyTexas website; it will show up in your MyUNT account and be paid to UNT
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended sent directly to UNT
  • Using priority shipping or having official transcripts sent electronically will expedite application processing
• All international applicants must show proof of English language proficiency

Submit this information to:

By US Mail:
Toulouse Graduate School
1155 Union Circle - Box # 305459
Denton, TX 76203-5017

By UPS/Fedex:
Toulouse Graduate School
1147 Union Circle, ESSC 354
Denton, TX 76203-5459

Electronically:
(must come directly from the prior college/university; cannot be sent by student)
gradadmission@unt.edu

2. Departmental (BAO) Application Requirements:

• Complete this application (through Qualtrics).
• Current resume or Curriculum Vitae.
• 2 professional references who can comment on your professional skills and conduct, as it relates to ABA, and your ability to successfully complete graduate-level work. Ideally, you would provide one academic reference and one professional reference (a BCBA is preferred or work supervisor, if possible).
  • Please download and complete this form: MA References Form.
  • We will contact your references with a recommendation form for them to fill out.
  • Please do not submit, or have your references submit, letters of reference.
  • Please note that we will not contact references until all application materials have been submitted.
• Personal Statement
  • Part 1: Please address the following topics in 500-600 words, Arial, Aptos, or Calibri font, with 1-inch margins:
    • Briefly describe your educational and work background, as related to your experience in ABA or related fields. REQUIRED: Be sure to specify how many years you have with relevant professional experiences.
    • Explain why you are interested in behavior analysis and your professional aspirations.
  • Part 2: Supervision Plan - in a separate section, 300 words maximum
    • Discuss your specific plan to gain supervised fieldwork hours.
      • For example, do you work in a location where you can receive supervised fieldwork hours?
      • Identify who might be the qualified BCBA supervisor to provide supervision.
    • Describe the settings and types of experiences you are seeking to gain during your supervised fieldwork hours.

The resume, personal statement, and Reference Form will be submitted in your MyUNT portal. (After you receive an email from the Toulouse Graduate School providing the login information for your MyUNT portal, you will be able to submit the departmental application there.) They will show as "To-do" items on your Tasks tile; click on the Tasks tile to submit the documents.

If you apply close to the deadline and do not receive the login information for your MyUNT portal by the deadline, please email your departmental application documents to BAO@unt.edu. They must be received by the deadline in order for your application to be considered for that semester.

If you have any questions, please contact us at BAO@unt.edu.

Application Status

To check the status of your application, please first check your MyUNT portal. If you have questions regarding your Toulouse application or your transcripts, please contact the graduate school through their contact form at tgs.unt.edu/contact or 940.565.2383.

If the graduate school has already sent you an email confirming that they have approved your application and forwarded it on to our office, contact us at BAO@unt.edu or 940.891.6720.