Sponsored Description:
Approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, this master’s degree will prepare you to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Exam. Becoming a certified behavior analyst means you have demonstrated a thorough knowledge of behavior analysis, including conducting behavior assessments and formulating analytic interventions. This puts you at a great position in a field facing a national shortage of qualified professionals. Graduates of this program work in schools, hospitals, mental health centers, behavioral centers, residential facilities, and in corporate and industry settings. This 30-credit hour program is completely online and is taught by faculty in Ball State’s Department of Special Education. This degree is offered at the same cost as Ball State’s MA in special education—named a No. 3 Best Buy by GetEducated.com. Ball State’s education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and are one of the nation’s most comprehensive educator programs. Founded in 1918, Ball State is a public university in Muncie, Indiana. Ball State is a ranked research university by the Carnegie Foundation and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Degree Level:
Graduate, Masters - Others
Degree Subject Area:
Education & Teaching: Special Education, Education
Percent Online:
100 Percent Online
Accreditation:
Regional Board - North Central Association of Colleges & Schools
School Characteristics:
Non-Profit, Public
Credits:
30 minimum (Semester Credits)
Tuition:
State Residents: $ 299.00 per
semester credit
Out of State: $ 506.00 per
semester credit
Additional Fees:
Technology Fee:
Total Cost of Degree:
$9,630.00 - $15,840.00
Is this an Accelerated Degree:
No
Prerequisites:
Bachelors Degree Required: Yes
Accepts Non-Regionally Accredited Bachelors for Admission: No
Minimum Bachelors GPA (4.0 Scale): 2.5-3.0
Bachelors Degree Must Be in Same Subject Area: Yes
Non USA Students Eligible: Yes
Additional Admission Requirements:
Must hold a valid business teaching license. Must have one of the following:
A. An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 B. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the latter half of your bachelor’s degree program C. An acceptable score (45th percentile) on the GRE.
