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Tuition USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline January 20, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied Behavior Analysis at California State University Northridge is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Applied Behavior Analysis programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Applied Behavior Analysis programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Becoming a BCBA: Professional and Certification Issues
  2. Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
  3. Measurement and Experimental Evaluation of Behavior
  4. Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis
  5. Behavior Change Procedures and Systems Support
  6. Topics in Behavior Analysis
  7. Ethical Practice with Individuals, Families, and Multidisciplinary Teams

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be considered for an interview for admission to the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis program, applicants must submit:

  • An online application (see program website).
  • A well-written statement of purpose (approximately 1,000 words, double-spaced, 12-point font), which is uploaded to the application.
  • Original or certified copies of all academic transcripts.
  • Three strong letters of recommendation.
  • GRE scores if the applicant has a cumulative undergraduate GPA less than 3.0.
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact California State University Northridge directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About California State University Northridge

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    California State University Northridge

    United States

    California State University, Northridge, is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,960 students, it has the...

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline January 20, 2026
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months