Educational Psychology
Prepare for your career as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through our Master of Science Degree or post-master’s graduate certificate programs. We offer rolling admissions, with program start-dates in the fall, spring, and summer. Attend class online or in person. Learn more about Educational Psychology.
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Verified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Our Verified Course Sequence aligns with both the Fourth and Fifth Edition Task Lists.
Reduced e-tuition for out-of-state students
We offer a low e-tuition rate for non-residents of Maine, and in-state residents benefit from the lower in-state tuition.
Highlights
Flexibility and convenience — with personal contact
Attend class online or in person. With real-time class meetings, you can engage with your professor and classmates from home or on campus. All classes meet in the late afternoon and evening.
In Maine and across the US, behavior analysts are in demand
The national demand for BCBAs increased by 127% from 2017-2018. Our graduates are employed in public and private schools, home and community-based clinics, residential facilities, and hospitals.
Above-average BCBA exam pass rate
In 2018, graduates of the program had a 75% first time BCBA exam pass rate, compared to the national average of 65%.
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Earn your certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
For those with a master’s degree in the fields of psychology or education, our graduate certificate accelerates your career as a behavior analyst.
Advance your career with a Master of Science Degree
We offer rolling admissions, and there is no GRE requirement. You can begin the program in the fall, spring, or summer.
Benefit from our supportive, accessible faculty
Our expert faculty are also clinicians. Throughout your online studies, you’ll be partnered with a faculty advisor who offers guidance and mentorship.
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