Interested in Behavior Analysis?
Behavior Analysis is a scientific approach to the study of behavior, with behavior emphasized as the proper subject of investigation. It is concerned with describing, explaining, predicting, and changing behavior. Environmental events are the primary independent variable in our science, although it is recognized that genetics and other biological variables are needed to fully explain behavior. Thus, the focus of behavior analysis is determining functional relations between behavior and environmental events.
Behavior analysis has four different branches:
- The conceptual analysis of behavior, which addresses philosophical, theoretical, historical, and methodological issues
- The experimental analysis of behavior (EAB), which focuses on research on basic processes and principles
- Applied behavior analysis (ABA), which focuses on applying basic principles to solve problems of social significance while systematically evaluating these applications
- Behavior analytic service delivery, which focuses on professional practice and consultation
Degrees and Programs
Applied Behavior Analysis, B.A.
Applied Behavior Analysis Minor
The mission of the Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts Degree within the School of Behavior Analysis is to enhance the human condition through behavioral education, research, scholarship, and service delivery by facilitating and reinforcing member actions that lead to these outcomes, enhances the quality of life through outreach and dissemination of behavior scientists and services.
Master's Degree Programs - Melbourne Campus
Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S. (ABA)
Focus: Clinical and educational applications
Organizational Behavior Management, M.S. (OBM)
Focus: Business and industry applications
Applied Behavior Analysis and Organizational Behavior Management, M.S. (ABA+OBM)
Focus: Combined clinical/educational and business/industry applications
Master's Degree Program - Orlando
Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S. (ABA)
Focus: Clinical and educational applications
About the Orlando program: Classes for the Orlando M.S. program are held at the Florida Tech Orlando Graduate Center at 2420 Lakemont Avenue Ste. 190. Orlando, FL 32814. Classes meet on Friday afternoons and some Saturday mornings each semester. Orlando students do a Capstone project (no thesis option) as part of their degree.
The mission of our M.S. Behavior Analysis degree programs is to produce competent behavior-analytic practitioners and consultants who are solidly grounded in basic principles derived from the experimental analysis of behavior (EAB), who approach the world from a radical behaviorist perspective, who will continue to inform their practice with current research findings, who contribute to behavioral research, who attain BCBA® certification, and who are prepared to enter doctoral programs.
Doctoral Degree Program - Melbourne Campus
The mission of our Ph.D. Behavior Analysis degree program is to produce competent behavior-analytic researchers, instructors, and practitioners who are solidly grounded in basic principles derived from the experimental analysis of behavior (EAB). We expect graduates of our doctoral program to approach the world from a radical behaviorist perspective, contribute to behavioral research, inform their practice with current research findings, obtain academic and professional positions, and effectively manage behavior analysts under their supervision.
Master's Degree Program - Online
Behavior Analysis Professional Practice, M.A.
The Behavior Analysis Professional Practice, M.A. online degree program meets Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) 2027 degree and behavior analytic coursework requirements for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) certification, Pathway 2.
Graduate Certificate Programs - Online
Students who do not require an additional degree to become eligible for a BACB credential may still choose to enroll in an ABA graduate degree program. However, those interested in behavior analysis coursework outside of a degree program may choose to complete a graduate certificate program.
Appropriate for those with a master’s degree or higher who intend to pursue BCBA certification:
- Online Behavior Analyst Graduate Certificate (2027 certification requirements)
- Behavior Analyst Graduate Certificate (2022 certification requirements/5th Edition)
Appropriate for those with a bachelor’s degree or higher who intend to pursue BCaBA® certification:
- Assistant Behavior Analyst Graduate Certificate (2022 certification requirements/5th Edition)
If you complete requirements and apply to the BACB by December 31, 2026, you may qualify under the 2022 (Fifth Edition) Certification Requirements. After this date, you'll need to meet the 2027 Certification Requirements. BACB requirements also include stipulations for degree and field work.
Planning to Seek Certification?
If you're aiming for certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®), be sure to check out the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) website early in your journey. It’s the go-to resource for the most current details on education, supervised experience and other requirements.
Depending on where you plan to practice, some states may require professional licensure. Learn more on our ABA professional licensing page.