Post-Masters Degree Training in Applied Behavior Analysis
Northeastern University

NECC and the Master's degree program in Applied Behavior Analysis at Northeastern University (MABA) collaborate to provide a post-masters degree course of study in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Program Description

The program has two primary goals: to extend and enhance the behavior analysis skills of trainees, and to prepare interested trainees to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

The program is designed to be flexible and to permit trainees to take courses over a one or two year period. Trainees who successfully complete the coursework and obtain the appropriate supervised or mentored experience should be eligible for and prepared to take the BCBA examination.

Enrollment, Registration, and Tuition

The program will enroll a small number of trainees. Applicants must have a master’s degree in a human-service related field. Application for admission with “special student” status will be made directly to Northeastern University. Trainees will register for courses at and pay tuition to Northeastern University. NECC will provide tuition reimbursement in accordance with employee benefits policies.

Transfer Credit to Other Graduate Programs

Trainees enrolled in this course of study may transfer credits to the MABA program. Only two courses taken prior to matriculation may be applied towards the MABA program. Other graduate programs may accept transfer credit per their policies.

Application Process

1. Applicant has an initial informational meeting with a faculty member or NECC Graduate Studies Department.
2. Applicant assembles application and forwards original to Northeastern University and a copy to Ellen Graham at 33 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772-2108. NOTE: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and Miller Analogies Test (MAT) are NOT required for admission to this program.
3. Applicant should complete a writing sample obtained from NECC’s Graduate Studies department department and forward it to Ellen Graham. This step will be waived if the applicant has been a NECC employee for at least 6 months and provides a brief recommendation from his or her supervisor.
4. Two or more faculty members review the application and make an admission recommendation. Reviewers may request to interview the applicant prior to making a recommendation.
5. A preliminary decision letter is then sent to the applicant. A formal decision letter is sent by the University at a later date.
   
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