Master of Arts in Education – Teacher as Leader in Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis Online
This online graduate program gives you the knowledge and credentials to work in schools, institutions, community agencies, or independent practice as an educational advocate for students on the autism spectrum.
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Program Overview
What our online autism and applied behavior analysis master's program offers
Develop the skills and know-how to use applied behavior analysis for children with autism, developmental disabilities, and behavioral problems with the Master of Arts in Education – Teacher as Leader in Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis. This 100% online program provides the foundation for working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is designed to teach you how to implement scientific-based techniques and strategies that encourage positive behavior change.
Study the principles of behavior analysis as applied to curriculum, methodology, and the management of students with disabilities. Learn how to design, conduct, interpret, and apply action research to address issues in classrooms and schools. The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. has approved our verified course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam.
Note: Supervised experience must be completed before you will be eligible to sit for the exam. Supervision requirements change from time to time. Please see the latest supervision requirements.
In this online special education program, you will:
- Study the history and evolution of ASD and learn how to identify the characteristics of individuals with ASD
- Examine case studies that present ethical dilemmas as you review legal issues and ethical decision-making processes
- Learn and apply advanced principles of behavior management, including measurement systems, functional behavior assessment, schedules of reinforcement, etc., in order to create and implement proactive behavior intervention plans
- Study the history and evolution of ASD and learn how to identify the characteristics of individuals with ASD
- Examine case studies that present ethical dilemmas as you review legal issues and ethical decision-making processes
- Learn and apply advanced principles of behavior management, including measurement systems, functional behavior assessment, schedules of reinforcement, etc., in order to create and implement proactive behavior intervention plans
As a graduate of this M.A.Ed. online program, you will be prepared to make an impact in education and other settings in a variety of roles, such as:
- Behavioral Specialist
- Independent Practitioner
- Behavioral Specialist
- Independent Practitioner
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Some programs may be TEACH Grant eligible. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for more information.*
Accreditation
The Northern Kentucky University College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Tuition
Discover the value of our low-cost tuition
The M.A.Ed. Teacher as Leader – Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis online program features the same affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition for in-state and out-of-state students.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Required Fees | Total Program with Fees |
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M.A.Ed. Teacher as Leader – Autism | $412 | $528 | $14,124 |
Tuition and fees subject to change at any time.
Tuition Breakdown:
BCBA
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. has approved our verified course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) exam.
Calendar
When to apply, when classes start, when tuition is due
With six start dates a year, the M.A.Ed. Teacher as Leader – Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis online program is flexible and convenient. View the calendar to find the best start date for you, along with corresponding deadlines.
Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
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Fall 1 | 8/19/24 | 8/7/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/16/24 | 8/19/24 |
Fall 2 | 10/16/24 | 10/3/24 | 10/8/24 | 10/11/24 | 10/16/24 |
Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/10/25 | 1/13/25 |
Spring 2 | 3/17/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/14/25 | 3/17/25 |
Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/12/25 |
Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/30/25 |
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Admissions
Follow our streamlined admission requirements
The admission process is the first step toward earning your M.A.Ed. Teacher as Leader – Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis online.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts of all coursework from accredited institutions
- 2.75 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Valid teaching certificate or out-of-state equivalent
M.A.Ed. Teacher as Leader – Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis Online Admission Requirements
- Complete online application for admission
- Pay $40 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alum or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework from accredited institution(s)
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Submit official scores for the Graduate Record Examination (general test) taken within the past five years
- The GRE requirement is waived for applicants who have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, and for applicants who have already earned a master's degree from an accredited institution
- Teaching Certificate: Submit a copy of current teaching certificate or out-of-state equivalent. New teachers in Kentucky may submit a Kentucky Statement of Eligibility.
- Teacher as Leader Admission Agreement: Print, sign, and submit the Teacher as Leader Admission Agreement to the Office of Graduate Education
- Supplemental application
Official documents may be mailed or emailed to:
NKU Office of Graduate Education
302 Lucas Administrative Center
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Have a question? Call us at 800-985-7215.
Courses
Take a look at the online master's in education autism and applied behavior analysis curriculum
In order to earn the M.A.Ed. Teacher as Leader – Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis online, students must complete 13 courses for a total of 33 credit hours. This includes 15 hours of core courses and 18 hours of concentration courses through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.
*The maximum grant amount can vary by year. TEACH Grants are available to qualified applicants and require approved recipients to sign a service agreement for certain teaching service obligations for four academic years. If obligations are not met within eight years after graduation, the grant will turn into a Direct Unsubsidized Loan that must be repaid with all accrued interest from the date of disbursement. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/teach or contact the NKU Financial Aid Office.
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