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BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS ARE IN DEMAND, AND CAREERS IN THE FIELD PAY.

$136,059

UP TO ANNUAL SALARY *

$78,884

AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY IN OHIO*

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ENTER A GROWING FIELD

Demand for Behavior Analysts has increased by more than 5,500% since 2010, and double-digit growth is projected through 2030.

ONE OF A HANDFUL OF MASTER’S PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTRY

JCU offers one of a select few Applied Behavior Analysis master’s degree programs in the country.

BECOME A CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST

Attain the education, experience, and supervision needed to apply for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and as a Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA).

  • JCU’s innovative M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis program is designed to exceed the gold standard of graduate-level training in the field. In preparation for BCBA* and COBA certification, students build a strong foundation in the science of behaviorism through coursework, real-world experience, and experiential learning—a combination that meets the highest level of accreditation standards. They also build connections with faculty and community partners within the field to increase job prospects upon graduations and attain highly competitive salaries.

    *BCBA Certification extends to the United States (US), Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom (UK). International applicants can refer to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board website for resources about behavior analysis standards internationally.

A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM TO TAKE YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO

JCU’s M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis program is delivered using a flexible hybrid model and includes 13 courses, including core requirements totaling 39 credit hours with the opportunity to take elective courses aligned with your interests as well. Students will also have the opportunity to earn fieldwork hours under the supervision of community partners and university faculty. Students also have the option to work closely with faculty on a research project and a written thesis. Full-time and part-time enrollment options are available.

 

Courses include:

  • Analysis and Assessment 
  • Behavior Change Techniques
  • Research Methods in Behavior Analysis
  • Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Behavior Analysis
  • Staff Training & Supervision
  • Supervised Fieldwork

 

Graduates are prepared to enter a variety of professional fields—from working with individuals with autism, to education, counseling, and roles across a range of industries including organizational behavior management and public health.

 

ELEVATE YOUR CAREER AT JCU

Located in Cleveland John Carroll University is a private, Jesuit Catholic university that welcomes students of all backgrounds. Founded in 1886, JCU has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for 30 consecutive years and consistently receives high rankings for master’s programs.

 

ELEVATE YOUR CAREER
GAIN CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

GAIN CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Take advantage of JCU’s wide array of community partnerships to apply learning through a variety of clinical applications. These include field-work opportunities in programs serving individuals with autism, developmental disabilities or other populations, as well as programs associated with inpatient facilities, outpatient clinics, schools, and industrial settings.  

EXPAND YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

Students in the program work closely with department faculty, partner with them on research as part of a thesis or capstone project, and also have opportunities to build valuable connections with professional peers, practitioners, and community partners.

 

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

“The M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis program represents an opportunity to earn a marketable degree in a rapidly growing field for those passionate about supporting socially significant behavior change across a wide variety of settings." 

 

- Dr. Maria Helton, Applied Behavior Analysis Program Director, BCBA, COBA   

BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS ARE IN HIGH DEMAND

HIGH DEMAND

BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS ARE IN HIGH DEMAND

According to the Behavior Analysis Certification Board, demand for certified Behavior Analysts has increased by 5,582% since 2010. In Ohio alone, the number of Behavior Analyst job postings has grown by 97% since 2020.

APPLY YOUR DEGREE IN A WIDE RANGE OF FIELDS

careers

 

  • Autism Intervention

  • Business & Industry

  • Community-based Organizations

  • General & Special Education

  • Healthcare

  • Human Resources

  • Clinical Behavior Analysis 

  • Health and Fitness

 

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