Online MEd in Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis Application Deadlines

Steps to Apply for the Online MEd in Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis

1. Complete graduate application
2. $65 non-refundable application fee
3. Submit 2 letters of recommendation (please list email addresses for recommenders in the online application)
4. Provide personal statement of 250-500 words
   • Please indicate whether you want to pursue the program on part-time or full-time basis.
   • The personal statement is the applicant's opportunity to demonstrate his/her writing ability as well as provide a personal introduction to the admissions screening committee.
   • The personal statement should be no more than 500 words, and should be double spaced and word-processed. Applicants are encouraged to proofread their writing, and to submit the best work possible.
5. Upload your signed Acceptable Use of Technology and Code of Ethics statement to your online graduate application
6. Check for scholarships

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Online MEd in Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, psychology, speech language pathology, occupational therapy or social work earned from an accredited institution*
  • This program is not currently approved to lead to a Rank II, if you’re seeking a Rank II check out the ASDABA concentration within the MEd in Teaching and Learning—also available 100% online
• Professional certification/license/experience in a field related to autism/intellectual disability
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75

No GRE/GMAT required for admission.

*See the Graduate School Transfer of Credit Policy for more information.

Send all materials to:
Graduate Admissions
University of Louisville
2211 S. Brook Street
Louisville, KY 40292
gradadm@louisville.edu

Transfer Crefit for Online MEd in Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis Students

If you have received graduate credit from another institution, you may transfer up to 6 credits that directly replace approved courses in the program. Approval must be granted by the program director.

The online MEd in special education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis is a 30-39 credit hour (10-13 course) program with 18-27 credit hours in core curriculum and 12 credit hours in the ASDABA concentration. This program is not designed to lead to teacher certification The program is offered 100% online. Courses are asynchronous, and delivered in standard term length. Additional practicum hours are available for full-time students.

Entry, midpoint and exit assessments are also required for graduation.

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Online MEd in Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis FAQ

• Which term should I apply for?

  The MEd in Special Education in Applied Behavior Analysis currently accepts applications for the Fall semester, with an August start. You can view application deadlines and requirements on our Application tab.

• Can I start teaching with this degree?

  No, the MEd in Special Education in Applied Behavior Analysis does not lead to teacher certification. This program is designed for professionals who want to develop expertise in applied behavior analysis without obtaining a teaching license.

• Who is this program for?

  The online Master of Education in Special Education in Applied Behavior Analysis is designed for professionals who want to develop expertise in applied behavior analysis without obtaining a teaching license.

  If you’re an educator seeking a Rank II and are interested in autism spectrum disorder and applied behavior analysis, please check out the concentration within the MEd in Teaching and Learning—also available 100% online!

• Can you tell me more about this program?

  Students in the MEd in Applied Behavior Analysis program’s traditional option will complete a verified course sequence (VCS) for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Certification Exam, allowing them to meet the educational requirements for board certification. Only one practicum course is included in this sequence of coursework, making this a good option for working students. However, it is important to note that hours completed during the required practicum are separate from the fieldwork supervision hours required for the BACB exam.

  In addition to coursework requirements, students must complete 2,000 hours of supervised field experience to be eligible to take the BACB exam. Hours completed during the field-based practicum experience may be used toward both the course and the BACB fieldwork hours, as long as the requirements for both are met. In this option, students will complete most of the required supervised field experience hours on their own outside of the program after earning the degree. It is important for prospective students to understand that they will not be eligible to sit for the BCBA exam until they have completed all requirements, including 2,000 hours of supervised fieldwork. Because the supervised fieldwork hours are not completed during the program, the traditional (non-concentration) option within the MEd in Applied Behavior Analysis at University of Louisville is not designed to prepare students for licensure immediately upon graduation in any US state or other jurisdiction.

  For more information about professional licensure, you can view our Professional Licensure Notifications and Disclosures resource.

• Is financial aid available for this program?

  Yes, there is financial aid available for this program. You can learn more by visiting our Financial Aid tab on the Tuition page.