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About Behavior Analysis - M.s. in University of North Texas

Behavior Analysis — the study of the effects of the environment on the behavior of individuals — is a natural science, and its principles are universal. They can be applied with any population, including children with autism, people with developmental disabilities, parents and children, pet owners, college students, healthcare providers, athletes, employers and CEOs.

A career in Behavior Analysis will give you many options. Behavior analysts work in a variety of settings, including:

• Animal shelters
• Classrooms
• Governmental institutions
• Health institutions
• Homes
• Large corporations
• Zoos

Anywhere there are people, there is the opportunity to help individuals reach their full potential through improving their environment.

You can pursue a Master of Science degree in Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas. Our program will teach you about both the experimental analysis of behavior and applied behavior analysis, which will prepare you for either further study in a doctoral program or a career in a variety of settings. Our coursework will give you a broad understanding of behavior principles, but also will allow you to specialize in certain areas. For example, we offer several courses that focus on autism. Our program also will prepare you for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Our curriculum focuses on these areas:

• How to design procedures for the systematic application of behavioral technology in applied settings
• Knowledge of principles of behavior, their conceptual basis and behavior analytic research methodology
• Practical experience in the implementation and analysis of behavior intervention programs
• Skills for conducting research in natural settings and for modeling phenomena in laboratory settings

Our faculty members include professors who have been recognized by the American Psychological Association and the National Council for Science and Technology, among others. They also conduct research in many different areas and provide consultations regarding behavioral interventions and human performance in institutions, business and industry. This offers many hands-on learning experiences for students. These include working in applied settings with:

• Adult learners
• Children with autism
• College students
• Foreign-language learners
• People with developmental disabilities
• Pets and exotic animals

Our faculty also conduct behavioral neuroscience research, experimental research, and research related to animal behavior.

The department was instrumental in founding the Texas Association for Behavior Analysis and remains its headquarters. Our graduate program also was the nation's first to earn accreditation from the Association for Behavior Analysis International (550 West Centre Ave., Portage, Mich. 49024; telephone 269-492-9310).

The department was awarded the 2012 Enduring Programmatic Contributions Award from the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA) for establishing a tradition of leadership in teaching, service and scholarship.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree 

English language requirements 

• IELTS : 6.0
• TOEFL IBT: 79
• PTE : 53

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University of North Texas Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition - $13,442

Out of State Resident Tuition - $38,168

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