September 2022
Early Action Application Deadline
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Priority Application Deadline
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Final Application Deadline
Friday, July 15, 2022
Classes Begin
Monday, September 12, 2022
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BehaviorAnalysis@Simmons, the online Master of Science in Behavior Analysis program from Simmons University, will prepare you to earn your certification as a behavior analyst and make a measurable difference in the lives of others.
Our faculty of established practitioners are committed to building strong relationships with students to help you learn how to assess behavior, communicate effectively, and achieve success in your career. Since the rise of behavior analytic professions and the launch of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) 20 years ago, Simmons has been a leader in the field through its dedication to behavior analysis coursework and research.
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. In addition to offering all required courses, our online master’s program meets the BACB experience standards — meaning students in the program will complete all hours of mentoring and supervision required to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) exam.
Scholarships up to $15,000 Available.
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Through a focus on both individual and group mentoring, our rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum prepares students to apply advanced behavior analysis principles through hands-on learning. The mentorship component of the program ensures that students gain the support, real-life experience, and individual feedback they need to become effective practitioners. Learn more about Simmons’ mentoring and supervision component.
The BehaviorAnalysis@Simmons course sequence meets the ABAI’s coursework eligibility requirements.
Students will complete a total of 2,000 supervised fieldwork hours and 42 total credits for the master’s degree and can finish the program in as few as 23 months. Students will graduate with the necessary coursework and experience requirements needed to sit for the BCBA exam.
8
Core Courses
5
Mentoring Courses
Verbal Behavior
Explore research on and practical applications of the analysis of verbal behavior.
Methodologies for Behavior Change II
Study the foundational procedures and protocols to accelerate and decelerate behavior changes in clients.
“The program has given me the confidence to demonstrate my knowledge of applied behavior analysis fluently and accurately when speaking to parents and other members of the learner’s education team.”
Jeniffer Colonna-Romano, BehaviorAnalysis@Simmons Graduate ’19
Simmons University evaluates candidates by their ability, aptitude, and promise for academic success in the program and beyond. Individuals who are interested in the online behavior analysis program should first review the application requirements and deadlines.
Early Action Application Deadline
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Priority Application Deadline
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Final Application Deadline
Friday, July 15, 2022
Classes Begin
Monday, September 12, 2022
Early Action Application Deadline
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Priority Application Deadline
Friday, October 7, 2022
Final Application Deadline
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Classes Begin
Monday, January 16, 2023
To learn more about BehaviorAnalysis@Simmons, view our FAQ page.
Gain the behavior analysis training and experience you need to become an effective practitioner.
The Department of Behavior Analysis Mission Statement
Simmons University was founded in 1899 with the mission of helping students to lead meaningful lives and build successful careers. In 2012, Simmons decided to bring that mission online by offering graduate programs that provide students with the same supportive and welcoming learning environment as on campus.
The BehaviorAnalysis@Simmons faculty is made up of educators, practitioners, and mentors who bring practical experience to the classroom. They are dedicated teachers committed to excellence and take pride in preparing their students to become the next generation of effective behavior analysts.
BehaviorAnalysis@Simmons students have access to a variety of career support resources, including résumé reviews, mock interviews, portfolio assessments, the Handshake networking platform, and access to the Virtual Career Center. In addition, students create valuable and lasting connections with faculty through mentoring sessions.
The job market for credentialed behavior analysts is promising, and demand is growing rapidly.
With a master’s in behavior analysis from Simmons University, students will develop the behavior assessment skills necessary to advance into management or director roles. Graduates are prepared to pursue positions in a variety of settings, including:
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1 BCBA Examination Pass Rates for Verified Course Sequences (2021). Burning Glass Technologies. Retrieved from https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BCBA-Pass-Rates-Combined-211004-2.pdfarrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
2 BACB Annual Data Report (2020). Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Retrieved October 13, 2021 from https://www.bacb.com/bacb-certificant-annual-report-data/arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
3 Source: Burning Glass Technologies. burning-glass.com. 2019.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
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