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Master of Science in Education in Applied Behavior Analysis

EDUCO - Duquesne University

USA,Pennsylvania

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 29,542/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, Pennsylvania

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1878

Total Students: 10,045 +

Int. Students: 700 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Education in Applied Behavior Analysis

Program Overview

Our Master's of Science in Education in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a 39-credit-hour program with curriculum that will prepare you for employment and advancement within various schools, communities and clinic settings. You will be prepared to work with individuals with diverse academic and behavioral needs. Our curriculum is designed around the Verified Course Sequence through ABAI and has been developed to meet the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Examination. This verified course sequence equips students with the academic requirements to take the exam and is pre-approved coursework through ABAI. Additional fieldwork and passing of the exam are also the minimal requirements for becoming fully certified as a BCBA.

Also, in our program, you will learn to conduct functional behavioral assessments, functional analyses design, conduct behavior analytic interventions and implement assessments and interventions for persons with or without disabilities. An emphasis on the use of compassionate care in ABA-based treatment and trauma-informed practices is a core framework for all courses in the series. As a graduate of this program, you may apply for the Behavior Specialist License offered by the Pennsylvania Board of Medicine.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

48 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Not Available
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 29,542 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in EDUCO - Duquesne University

CAD 17,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 125.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

University is providing Undergraduate annual merit scholarship
24 Graduate programs offering 25% tuition scholarship
USD 9,000__ USD 26,000

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.