University of Saint Joseph Announces Two-Year M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis
Open Houses Available June 14 or July 14
West Hartford, CT (06/13/2022) — The University of Saint Joseph has announced that starting this fall, students will be able to enroll for an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as a two-year program, giving an option between that or the existing 3-year program. The difference is that the 3-year program offers a comprehensive Practicum at Gengras Center School that the 2-year program does not. The University has also reduced the 2-year ABA Graduate Certificate program to a 1.5-year program. Those interested in learning more about USJ's 2-year ABA program are encouraged to attend one of the open houses being held this summer: June 14, 7 p.m., or July 14, 7 p.m.
USJ's Applied Behavior Analysis program is well-regarded. Associate Professor of Counseling and Applied Behavioral Studies and ABA Program Director, Laura Turner said, "We train students to be highly skilled and compassionate behavior analysts who are experts in applying the basic principles of behavior to help those in need. We want them to be leaders, collaborators, and independent problem solvers, as well as to understand and value the importance of evidence-based practice."
Applied Behavioral Analysis involves applying behavior principles to everyday life for individuals, society, and culture. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts ABA therapists will experience more than 20% job growth by 2029.
What might one do with an ABA degree? The University of Cincinnati has identified five trending ABA careers:
Board-certified behavior analyst
School district behavior analyst
Clinical supervisor
Counselor
University Professor
Elemy, the nationwide provider of childhood behavioral and mental healthcare, reports further that the field has been expanding since 2010.
Learn more about USJ's ABA Program and information about the open houses here.
The University of Saint Joseph is the premier small private university in Connecticut developing professionals for in-demand fields of health care, social services, education, and the sciences. A USJ degree is a proven credential for undergraduates seeking a traditional New England college setting with exceptional NCAA Division III athletics and a strong sense of community. For graduate students ready to learn more and earn more, USJ offers online, hybrid, and on-ground masters and doctoral programs with innovative modular curricula that attract students from around the world.
To learn more, view our website at www.usj.edu.
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