Master of Education with a Major in Special Education and Teaching, Applied Behavior Analysis

University of West Georgia
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Program Description

The Department of Special Education in the College of Education at the University of West Georgia (COE-UWG) offers the Master of Education program in Special Education (MEd-SPED) with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), designed to meet the local and statewide demand for highly-qualified practitioners with the knowledge and skills to support students with a range of behavior support needs to successfully engage in the school environment.

The Applied Behavior Analysis concentration is designed to meet the coursework and some of the fieldwork* requirements outlined by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) for those who may want to seek national certification and a career as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Additional Program Notes

  • All coursework is 100% online. Candidates will complete two fieldwork practicum experiences within the program. The BACB requires a minimum of 1,500 supervised fieldwork hours in addition to coursework to be eligible to take the BCBA exam. Candidates who do not accrue these hours during the program will be required to do so independently to become eligible for examination.

Admissions Information

  • Complete the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

  • Present a cumulative 3.0 (4.0 scale) grade point average or higher on all undergraduate work

  • Optional, for Georgia educators seeking upgrade: present a current renewable teaching certificate in Special Education

Note: The ABA concentration admits new students for the summer and fall semesters only. 

State Authorization and Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The Master of Education with a Major in Special Education and Teaching, Applied Behavior Analysis program leads to Professional Licensure.

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state. 's Professional License Disclosure

Program Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges