Master of Education in Special Education Applied Behavior Analysis

Why an M.Ed. SPED ABA?

The Augustana University Master of Education in Special Education — Applied Behavior Analysis (M.Ed. SPED ABA) Program prepares students for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) examination.

  • An innovative 4-semester, 16-month online program includes seven courses and three supervised fieldwork practica. 
  • The coursework for this program has been awarded Verified Course Sequence (VCS) status from the Association for Behavior Analysis International.
  • The program includes practicum courses with supervision for fieldwork experiences that students complete in their work settings concurrently with coursework.

This program is designed for students who already work in behavioral settings, such as:

  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
  • Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
  • Degree-holding special education teacher or paraprofessional
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VCS Program

The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.

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Augustana University is excited to announce that it has established a 2-year pilot program with the Sioux Falls School District (SFSD) to give teachers access to the Imagine Solutions Virtual Learning Program.

Augustana University’s Sharon Lust School of Education is proud to announce that it is offering a new area of specialization within the Master of Education in Special Education program that was launched in 2019. A concentration in applied behavior analysis (M.Ed. SPED — ABA) will be offered online beginning in the fall of 2022.

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Kathleen Cook M.Ed. SPED ABA Program

With the Augustana University Master of Education in Special Education Applied Behavior Analysis (M.Ed. SPED ABA) Program, individuals excel in behavior analysis, which aims to improve the human condition through behavior change.

Augustana M.Ed. SPED ABA at a glance:

  • Fully online
  • 30 credit hours
  • 16 months, including practica for fieldwork experiences
  • Cohorts of 15 students
  • Group capstone project

The Augustana M.Ed. SPED ABA Program offers an eligibility pathway to the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) examination, which requires the following:

  • Graduate degree
  • Verified Course Sequence (VCS)
  • Practical fieldwork in ABA

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