Department of Behavior Analysis Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Student Handbook - Fall 2025-Summer 2026

Sep 20, 2026

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Fall 2025–Summer 2026 Graduate Student Handbook for the Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), offered by Behavior Analysis Online in the Department of Behavior Analysis. It outlines the program’s mission to build an accessible online-learning environment for masters-level scientist-practitioners, describes vision, shared values, and who the degree is designed for, and specifies the nature of student learning aligned with disciplinary and certification guidelines. It also presents key policies and expectations covering ADA access, curriculum and academic procedures, grading performance, advising, and technology requirements, plus certification board and state licensure requirements and multiple appendices.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages28

Reading Time1 h 11 min

AccessFree to download

About Behavior Analysis Online

Mission Statement for the Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis

Vision and Aspirations for the MA in ABA degree at UNT

Shared Values that Guide the MA in ABA degree at UNT

For Whom the MA in ABA degree at UNT is Designed

What Students in our MA in ABA Degree Program Learn

Policies, Procedures, and Expectations

Technology Requirements

Applications and Admissions

Financial Obligations

Communication Expectations

Advising

Course Performance, Grades, and Academic Policies

Grievances and Appeals

Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) Requirements

State Licensure Requirements

Appendix A BCBA Content Hours Grid

Appendix B Sample Degree Plan

Appendix C MA Course Sequence

Appendix D Academic Integrity Policy

Appendix E Artificial Intelligence Policy

Department of Behavior Analysis Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Student Handbook Fall 2025-Summer 2026 College of Health & Public Service TABLE OF CONTENTS About Behavior Analysis Online...................................................................................................... 3 Mission Statement for the Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis ....................................... 3 General Purpose of the Handbook ................................................................................................. 4 Americans with Disabilities Act....................................................................................................... 4 Our Curriculum…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 Policies, Procedures, and Expectations……………………………………………………………………………………….7 • Technology Requirements • Applications and Admissions • Financial Obligations • Communication Expectations • Advising • Course Performance, Grades, and Academic Policies • Grievances and Appeals Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) Requirements……………………………………………………17 State Licensure Requirements………………………………………………………………………………………………….17 Appendix A BCBA Content Hours Grid .......................................................................................... 18 Appendix B Sample Degree Plan ................................................................................................... 19 Appendix C MA Course Sequence................................................................................................. 20 Appendix D Academic Integrity Policy .......................................................................................... 21 Appendix E Artificial Intelligence Policy........................................................................................ 26 About Behavior Analysis Online Behavior Analysis Online (BAO), a pioneering program for online learning in the Department of Behavior Analysis, has been offering education to students for over 20 years. The Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas is a professional practice degree program that provides the knowledge base for effective and compassionate practice in behavior analysis and meets the coursework specifications for the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Mission Statement for the Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis The mission of the Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is to create and sustain a meaningful, accessible online-learning environment that prepares masters-level scientist-practitioners to utilize applied behavior analysis to the improve quality of life for autistics/people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with CARE (compassion, analysis, responsiveness, and effectiveness) . Vision and Aspirations for the MA in ABA degree at UNT As an academic unit, we strive for excellence and aspire to positively impact the world in several ways. Our goals are to: (a) contribute to the quality of clinical, educational, and habilitative services for autistics/people with ASD and people with IDD; (b) increase collaboration between behavior analystsand clients, stakeholders (e.g., families, guardians, teachers, direct care staff), allied professions (e.g., speech language pathology, occupational therapy, rehabilitation counseling, school psychology, special education, social work, medicine), and the community (e.g., autistic advocates, policy makers) in pursuit of common goals that prioritize the well-being and respect the individuality of autistics/people with ASD and people with IDD; (c) nurture leaders who are active contributors to the field and discipline and create positive generational change; and (d) lead innovation and development of online pedagogy through continuous, evidence-based improvement of our practices. Shared Values that Guide t

FAQs

What is the mission of the Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis program?

The mission is to create and sustain a meaningful, accessible online-learning environment that prepares masters-level scientist-practitioners to use applied behavior analysis to improve quality of life for autistic/people with autism spectrum disorder and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

What does the handbook cover under policies, procedures, and expectations?

It covers technology requirements, applications and admissions, financial obligations, communication expectations, advising, course performance and grading, academic policies, and the processes for grievances and appeals.

What certification-related requirements are included?

The handbook includes Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) requirements and state licensure requirements, along with appendices such as the BCBA content hours grid and sample degree plan.

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