BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS ARE IN DEMAND, AND CAREERS IN THE FIELD PAY.
$136,059
UP TO ANNUAL SALARY *
$78,884
AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY IN OHIO*
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 is one of a select few Applied Behavior Analysis master’s degree programs in the country to offer in-person instruction.
BECOME A CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST
Attain the education, experience, and ALL supervision needed to apply for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and as a Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA).
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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.
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.
GAIN CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Earn your required 1,500 hours of fieldwork at a wide array of community partnerships including programs associated with inpatient facilities, outpatient clinics, schools, criminal justice institutions, and industrial settings, and serving individuals with autism, developmental disabilities or other populations.
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.
“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
APPLY YOUR DEGREE IN A WIDE RANGE OF FIELDS
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Autism Intervention
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Business & Industry
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Community-based Organizations
Criminal Justice Institutions
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General & Special Education
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Healthcare
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Human Resources
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Clinical Behavior Analysis
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Health and Fitness