Information for Prospective Students

Who Should Apply?

The program is designed for students interested in pursuing BCBA credentialing and professional practice. We welcome applicants from psychology, education, human services, and related backgrounds, as well as career changers seeking training in behavior analysis. 

When are Applications Open?

Our inaugural cohort of students will begin training in July 2028. For this program cycle, applications will open on October 1, 2027. The priority deadline will be February 1, 2028.

Applicant Requirements

Required Criteria

  1. A Bachelor’s degree (any major) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and

  2. Demonstrated abilities to develop the necessary professional and interpersonal competencies to become an effective helping professional. This can be established through a variety of volunteer and/or work experience, not just in psychology or behavior analysis.

Strongly Recommended Criteria

  1. 100 hours of applied experience in behavior analysis (work and/or volunteer)
  2. Satisfactory completion of a college-level course in behavior analysis
  3. Satisfactory completion of basic coursework in psychology (i.e., college-level courses in Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Research Methods, and Elementary Statistics)

Tuition and Fees

The estimated total cost of tuition and fees for the MS ABA program is $32,400. This estimate reflects the cost of the entire 18-month program, not a single semester or academic year.

We are committed to offering a competitively-priced training experience that combines the benefits of in-person instruction, small cohorts, individualized faculty mentorship, and a comprehensive university-based learning environment.

Additional information about scholarships, financial aid, and other resources will be posted here in Summer 2027. Estimated fees listed here are subject to future University-approved tuition changes.

Questions?

Contact Dr. Matthew Capriotti (matthew.capriotti@sjsu.edu).