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Psychology - Specialization in Behavior Analysis

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #179
Degree MSc
Delivery On-campus
Location Milwaukee, United States
Language English

Program 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Location: Milwaukee, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Psychology - Specialization in Behavior Analysis programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Psych 502 Applied Behavior Analysis
  2. Psych 714 Conditioning and Learning
  3. Psych 724 Proseminar in Behavior Analysis
  4. Psych 725 Ethical and Professional Conduct for Behavior Analysts
  5. And any one of the following four courses:
  6. Psych 736 Functional Assessment and Intervention
  7. Psych 914 Seminar in Stimulus Control
  8. Psych 915 Seminar in Operant Behavior
  9. Psych 919 Seminar in Classical Conditioning
  10. Psych 510 Advanced Psychological Statistics
  11. Psych 610 Experimental Design
  12. 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 department’s 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:
  1. Transcripts of all undergraduate and previous graduate work. (Although the Graduate School requires official copies, the Department accepts unofficial copies.)
  2. GRE examination scores.
  3. Letters of recommendation.
  4. The completed departmental application form.
Applicants are admitted only at the beginning of each academic year. Applications should be submitted by December 1 (doctoral programs) or December 31 (terminal master’s programs). Important: It is essential to consult the department’s Website for application forms and important information, including the departmental admissions brochure:http://uwm.edu/psychology/graduate/application/

Admission

An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus the following departmental requirements to be considered for admission to the program:
  1. Completion of an undergraduate major in psychology (or neuroscience).
  2. Submission of scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
  3. Receipt of positive recommendation by the Admissions Committee.

Admission is based on evaluations of an applicant’s 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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About University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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