Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis & Clinical Science
Develop the expertise and experience to design and deliver life-changing treatment and advance your career in a fast-growing field. °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™ Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science (ABACS) program produces master’s-level graduates who are skilled in the evidence-based practice of behavior analysis. The ABACS program provides broad training in behavior analysis applications and interdisciplinary coursework in clinical science.
At °®¶¹´«Ã½, you’ll learn from expert faculty in a personalized learning environment that’s designed to maximize engagement and support. Our small, in-person classes are conveniently offered in the evenings, and the program follows a junior-colleague model to ensure high-quality mentoring of students. By the completion of your training, you’ll ready to enter professional practice in behavior analysis or PhD programs at behaviorally oriented institutions.
Why °®¶¹´«Ã½?
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Top-Ranked Reputation
Ranked the No. 1 private regional university in the South, °®¶¹´«Ã½ offers a high-quality campus and the prestigious °®¶¹´«Ã½ degree respected in Orlando and nationwide.
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Expansive Curriculum Content
Comprehensive training for practitioners includes courses spanning the breadth of behavior analysis, built-in clinical experience, and collaborative research with faculty.
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Personalized Learning Environment
With an average class size of 12 and a 10:1 student faculty ratio, °®¶¹´«Ã½ professors provide personalized support and engagement.
New Center Gives °®¶¹´«Ã½ Students Unique Experience
°®¶¹´«Ã½â€™ new Behavior Services Center provides ABACS master’s students with hands-on experience, guided by expert faculty, to build skills and career confidence. Find out how the on-campus center is helping grad students put classroom concepts into practice and giving them a competitive advantage as they pursue careers as behavior analysts.
Did You Know?
The annual demand for Board Certified Behavior Analysts increased by nearly 2,000% in the past decade, with average salaries topping $70,000. Learn more about how the Applied Behavior Analysis & Clinical Science program at °®¶¹´«Ã½ equips students with the skills and experience to advance careers and make impacts in this fast-growing field.
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Elite Alignment
°®¶¹´«Ã½â€™ Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis & Clinical Science is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Accreditation Board. Student outcomes data for the ABACS program are provided by the and .
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“°®¶¹´«Ã½ helped me across both my professional goals. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, I was well prepared and had a great knowledge base to pull from. As a doctoral candidate, I was able to successfully apply to and be accepted into my dream program. The skills I fostered in research analysis and creation have been invaluable and exclusive to my °®¶¹´«Ã½ experience.â€
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At °®¶¹´«Ã½, you’ll collaborate with faculty on every aspect of your professional development, from networking and practicum site selection to conducting, presenting, and publishing research.
Master of Applied Behavior Analysis & Clinical Science
Telephone:407.646.2037
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Stephanie Trauschke, PsyD
Program Director and Clinical Instructor
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) and psychologist who teaches practica, thesis/capstone, clinical science, and law, ethics, and behaviorism courses.
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Dr. Angie Van Arsdale
Assistant Professor and Director of °®¶¹´«Ã½ Behavior Services Center (RBSC)
Dr. Van Arsdale attended °®¶¹´«Ã½ for her master's degree and the University of Florida for her doctoral degree. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) who teaches courses in interventions, practicum, and thesis/capstone. Her specialization and primary research interest is in the assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorder.
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Amber Lampert
Post-Doctoral Fellow
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst who teaches classes in principles of applied behavior analysis, behavioral assessment, practicum, professional development, and thesis.