Applied Behavior Analysis M.S.
As a behavior analyst, you can help improve the lives of clients and caregivers through effective behavioral inventions. In markets across the country, the demand for these experts is high. A degree in the field not only prepares you for the important work of client recovery and improvement, but it also, if you choose CSUN, qualifies you to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) examination. Many, upon finishing this degree, continue on to doctoral work in related fields. Behavior analysts focus on the direct behavioral outcomes of their interventions. They typically start by identifying current contexts that are responsible for behavioral problems, then design changes to those same contexts to promote better behavior. This cost-competitive degree also lays the groundwork for admission into the nation’s most prestigious ABA doctoral programs.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
As a destination workplace, California State University, Northridge attracts, develops, and maintains a diverse workforce of over 4,000 engaged and committed faculty and staff.
CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. We invite you to explore your career opportunities to work with others who are making a difference.
At CSUN, We Value:
- Commitment to Teaching, Scholarship, & Active Learning.
- Commitment to Excellence.
- Respect for All People.
- Alliances with the Community.
- Encouragement of Innovation, Experimentation, & Creativity.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
You must first meet the following university requirements:
- Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
- Have satisfied one of the following conditions:
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions
- Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at a regionally accredited institution and:
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, or
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all post-secondary institutions attended.
Cambridge C1 Advanced English (formerly CAE) = 180
DET – Duolingo English Test = 105
IELTS Academic - International English Language Test System = 6.5
PTE Academic - Pearson Test of English = 58
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language = Internet Based score: 80 Paper-based score: 550
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
21144 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 70 USD
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