Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
LAUNCHING FALL 2026
Where Compassion Meets Data-Driven Intervention
Learn to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based strategies that foster meaningful behavioral change. Equip individuals with autism and developmental disabilities with essential life skills while preparing for your career as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Recognize the breadth of the field, with opportunities to work across clinical, educational, community, healthcare, and research settings.
Hours of Clinical Supervision
Complete the majority of your required Clinical Supervision in your WKU Experience
Year Over Year Job Growth
"2025 Demand for Behavior Analysts: A Workforce Call to Action." - ABA Resource Center
Average Salary
Data for Average Salary sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics and Steppingblocks.
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis is an intensive 40 to 46 hour graduate program housed within WKU's School of Teacher Education. We designed this program to position WKU graduates as highly competitive leaders. You will learn to conduct behavioral assessments, implement behavior-change procedures, and master personnel supervision, all while upholding the highest ethical standards.
Graduate Ready To Work In:
Built for Your Career
We combine BACB-aligned coursework with real-world clinical practice so you can step into your career with confidence.
Serve individuals to meet socially-significant outcomes, empowering them to lead fulfilling independent lives.
Go beyond the classroom. The program includes a comprehensive clinical practicum to gain hands-on hours.
Our curriculum is directly aligned with the ABAI and BACB Task List to make you highly competitive for board certification.
Embedded Clinical Supervision
Securing your clinical hours shouldn't feel like a second full-time job. WKU's M.S. in ABA seamlessly embeds the majority of the supervised clinical hours necessary to sit for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) exam directly into the curriculum. We handle the placements and supervision so you can focus on your practice.
Dedicated, BCBA-Certified Faculty
Learn from Board-Certified Experts. You will be directly taught and mentored by dedicated, Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who bring active clinical experience straight to the classroom.
- Assistant Professor, Schools of Teacher Education and Leadership and Professional Studies
- ellen.casale@wku.edu
- Gary Ransdell Hall 1087
- 270-745-4118
- Professor, School of Teacher Education
- christina.noel@wku.edu
- GRH 1029
- 270-745-5414
- Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education and Special Education
- trudy.little@wku.edu
- Gary Ransdell Hall 1083A
- 270-745-2483
- Dean, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
- corinne.murphy@wku.edu
- GRH 2046
- 270-745-4664
- https://www.wku.edu/cebs/
Have Questions? Text Us!
Need more information about our program or have specific questions? Text The School of Teacher Education directly! We’re here to help you with everything from admissions to program details.
270-721-8539
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The School of Teacher Education
Gary A. Ransdell Hall, Office 1005
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11030,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030
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