Master of Science in Behavior Analysis and Interdisciplinary Autism Studies

State University of New York at New Paltz

USA,New York

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 18,380/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 60

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1828

Total Students: 7,757 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561, United States

Master of Science in Behavior Analysis and Interdisciplinary Autism Studies

Program Overview

This program offers students education and training in the field of behavior analysis, the history of autism spectrum disorders, characteristics of autism, family systems, educational strategies, and interdisciplinary approaches to providing services and supports for individuals with autism and their families. The program meets the educational content requirements for New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) licensure as well as the coursework requirements for Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s (BACB) certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Behavior Analytic Coursework

  • Students learn the foundational concepts and principles of the science of human behavior and learning that are the basis of the field of behavior analysis. The mission of our program is to train practitioners who make ethical, collaborative, culturally responsive, and data-based decisions in their practice in order to support and improve the lives of their students and clients.

Interdisciplinary Autism Studies

  • The interdisciplinary component of the program provides candidates with a comprehensive perspective on autism spectrum disorders, by incorporating coursework from several disciplines, including special education, communication disorders, human services, music therapy, and psychology.