Admission 

When applying for admissions to the MEd in applied behavior analysis program, the following must be submitted to the graduate school:

• A completed graduate school application;
• Official transcripts with a 3.000 GPA based on the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework;
• Three letters of recommendation;
• One page goal statement indicating reasons for pursuing degree; and
• Resume.

Program Requirements

The MEd in applied behavior analysis requires 36 credit hours of coursework beyond the bachelor's degree. The degree is awarded upon completion of coursework and a field experience. A minimum grade of B- is required for all courses in the program.

Background Check

Upon admission and prior to their first semester, all applicants admitted to this program must clear a criminal background check. There are two reasons for this requirement. First, it is part of the university’s due diligence before placing students in field settings. Second, the check may alert applicants or students to issues that may subsequently affect their ability to work in their chosen field. In instances when a person’s criminal history raises reasonable concerns that should be cleared to engage in the field experiences and/or subsequently obtain licensure/endorsement, WSU may take a range of actions, including rescission of admission or dismissal from the program, depending on the nature of the concern.

Curriculum

Applied Learning 

Students in the MEd in applied behavior analysis program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to gradate from the program. The requirement can be met by completing the CLES 944 Field Experience in ABA course.