Applied Behavior Analysis

STEM • Psychology

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the application of principles of learning and behavior to enhance the development, abilities, and choices of children and adults; and that prepares individuals to address the behavioral needs of individuals, especially those with developmental disabilities and autism. Includes instruction in behavior analysis and learning, behavioral and functional assessment, developmental psychology, applied behavioral analysis in developmental disabilities and autism, applied behavioral analysis in mental health and aging, research methods, evaluation of interventions, and professional and ethical issues.

Numbers at a glance

489th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
9
Colleges offer it
155
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
16
Women
139

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Western Michigan University55
University of North Texas53
Salem State University6
Ball State University4
Average public university graduating class: 30 students.

O's Insights on Applied Behavior Analysis

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 76% of graduates come from public universities.

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