Psychology - Specialization in Behavior Analysis
University of Wisconsin MilwaukeeProgram Overview
The Psychology - Specialization in Behavior Analysis at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a MSc programme in Psychology, 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 psychology. 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 Psychology - Specialization in 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Milwaukee, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology - Specialization in Behavior Analysis programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Psych 502 Applied Behavior Analysis
- Psych 714 Conditioning and Learning
- Psych 724 Proseminar in Behavior Analysis
- Psych 725 Ethical and Professional Conduct for Behavior Analysts
- And any one of the following four courses:
- Psych 736 Functional Assessment and Intervention
- Psych 914 Seminar in Stimulus Control
- Psych 915 Seminar in Operant Behavior
- Psych 919 Seminar in Classical Conditioning
- Psych 510 Advanced Psychological Statistics
- Psych 610 Experimental Design
- Psych 620 Single-Subject Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application
Application must be made to both the Graduate School and the Department of Psychology (see below for the link to the departments graduate admissions Website). In addition to materials required by the Graduate School, the applicant should submit the following to the Graduate Admissions Committee of the Department of Psychology:- Transcripts of all undergraduate and previous graduate work. (Although the Graduate School requires official copies, the Department accepts unofficial copies.)
- GRE examination scores.
- Letters of recommendation.
- The completed departmental application form.
Admission
An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus the following departmental requirements to be considered for admission to the program:- Completion of an undergraduate major in psychology (or neuroscience).
- Submission of scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- Receipt of positive recommendation by the Admissions Committee.
Admission is based on evaluations of an applicants entire record. In evaluating each application, the Admissions Committee examines such factors as test scores, courses taken, involvement in independent research and study projects, and letters of recommendation.
Students without an undergraduate major in psychology may be considered for admission provided the following courses are completed: introductory statistics, a laboratory course in research methods of psychology, and an advanced laboratory course in psychology. Students with one of these courses are eligible to apply, but the two remaining courses would have to be completed within three semesters of enrollment. No course credits earned in making up deficiencies may be counted as program credits required for the degree. Students satisfying only this very minimal requirement should understand that additional work may be required to enroll in specific graduate-level courses.Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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