Applied Behavior Analysis (M.S.)

Applied Behavior Analysis (M.S.)

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

Program Courses
APBA 500Behavior Change Procedures I3
APBA 505Behavior Change Procedures II3
APBA 513Basic Concepts and Principles in Behavior Analysis3
APBA 535Advanced Concepts and Principles in Behavior Analysis3
Research Courses
APBA 510Behavior Assessment3
APBA 530Measurement, Data, and Experimental Design3
Professional Practice and Training Courses
APBA 515Ethics and Professional Standards3
APBA 520Personnel Management and Supervision3
APBA 630Verbal Behavior3
Elective Courses
Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology Elective 13
Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology Elective 13
Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology Elective 13
Total Hours36
1

Choose a 500-600 level APBA or MSPS course not already required in the degree.

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

  • Complete 36 hours
  • A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
  • 3.0 GPA
  • No grades lower than a B- may be applied to the degree
  • Liberty University course work that is more than 10 years old may not be applied towards this degree. Students are required to repeat the course if it has exceeded the age limit
  • Degree must be completed within 5 years
  • Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date

Program Offered in Resident Format

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
APBA 500 Behavior Change Procedures I 3
APBA 505 Behavior Change Procedures II 3
APBA 510 Behavior Assessment 3
 Hours9
Second Semester
APBA 513 Basic Concepts and Principles in Behavior Analysis 3
APBA 515 Ethics and Professional Standards 3
APBA 520 Personnel Management and Supervision 3
 Hours9
Second Year
Third Semester
APBA 530 Measurement, Data, and Experimental Design 3
APBA 535 Advanced Concepts and Principles in Behavior Analysis 3
Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology Elective 1 3
 Hours9
Fourth Semester
APBA 630 Verbal Behavior 3
Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology Elective 1 3
Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology Elective 1 3
 Hours9
 Total Hours36
1

Choose a 500-600 level APBA or MSPS course not already required in the degree.

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