Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis Online

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Pepperdine University’s online Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program combines online course work with in-person field experiences to prepare students for rewarding work helping people with autism, impairments, and disabilities thrive.

Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam.

GRE scores are not required for admission.
The deadline to join us for the April 2025 cohort is February 7, 2025.

Admissions Requirements

Our online program reflects the same admissions standards as its on-campus equivalent. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution to be admitted into the program.

To apply to the online Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program you must submit:

  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Application fee
  • TOEFL Scores
    • If your native language is not English and you did not earn the equivalent of a four-year US undergraduate or graduate degree in which the main language of instruction was English.

Quick Facts About the Program

31–37

units in the program

15–20

months to complete

165

hours of clinical training over 3 terms

Help people in your community thrive.

Begin your application now or request information to learn more.