Unique and comprehensive, this program prepares you to make an impact.
The M.S. in applied behavior analysis (ABA) and organizational behavior management (OBM) teaches you how to apply the science of behavior to improve lives and create meaningful change in organizations.
Guided by expert faculty, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with real clients as you develop skills to design interventions, enhance workplace systems and drive positive, lasting results at both the individual and organizational level.
This intensive master’s degree provides the coursework and supervised fieldwork you need to qualify for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) exam upon graduation.
Home to the first School of Behavior Analysis, Florida Tech set the standard for programs worldwide—combining proven training methods with faculty expertise in both research and clinical practice. Our collaborative culture treats students as colleagues and emerging professionals, fostering a hands-on, career-focused learning environment.
At Florida Tech, you’ll learn in an environment built on the principles of behavior analysis itself, with high standards, accountability and a commitment to growth.
Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and experience to advance the science of behavior and use it to improve lives and organizations.
Florida Tech’s behavior analysis faculty are dedicated researchers and practitioners committed to advancing the field and training the next generation of behavior analysts. All core faculty are Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBA® or BCBA-D®).
Working alongside professors on research and client projects, you’ll benefit from close mentorship while developing your own creativity and leadership skills.
At Florida Tech, students in the ABA and OBM program put classroom learning into action in local clinics, companies and government organizations.
You’ll design and implement behavior-analytic interventions that create meaningful change, building professional skills and a portfolio of real consulting experience along the way.
ABA and OBM students explore a range of topics through research and project-based learning, such as:
These projects give students the chance to apply behavioral science directly to real-world problems, preparing them for meaningful impact in any workplace.
Many Florida Tech professors conduct applied research outside the classroom, working in organizational consulting, clinical settings and other professional environments. Our professors are published experts in areas such as:
ABA and OBM students often participate in this research, gaining opportunities to publish in respected journals and explore innovative topics in the field.
Our graduates consistently achieve high Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) exam pass rates.
We encourage you to review University Examination Pass Rates published by the BACB.
Both capstone and thesis options are offered; you’ll choose the path that best fits your goals.
The capstone project takes you step by step through proposal development, implementation and completion across a sequence of three courses, giving you practical experience supported by restricted electives.
If you’re drawn to research, the thesis option lets you dive deep into a topic, preparing and completing an original study that strengthens your expertise.
The mission of our M.S. in 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, 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.
Graduates of the M.S. in ABA and OBM program are prepared for leadership and consulting roles that combine behavioral science with organizational strategy. This unique dual focus opens opportunities in clinical, educational, business and government settings.
Florida Tech alumni work with organizations from local businesses and schools to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and nonprofits. Many become consultants, managers or executives—or start their own firms—helping individuals and organizations achieve better outcomes.
Career paths include:
Learn more about behavior analysis job market growth in the Behavior Analyst Certification Board's report, US Employment Demand for Behavior Analysts: 2010-2024.
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The Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), provides information about specific jobs, including median annual pay, working conditions and job outlook, among other things. Check the handbook for information on the outlook for applied behavior analysis and organizational behavior management careers.
Licensing for behavior analysis in the U.S. is centered on clinical practice, not organizational consulting. However, it's important to know that licensing requirements for behavior analysts in the U.S. may vary by state. This program is designed to meet standards for BACB credentials, which many states require or accept for licensure. Some states may have additional requirements; please see our ABA professional licensing disclosures for details.
Florida Tech offers a doctoral program in behavior analysis that prepares graduates to pursue academic positions, continue active research programs and effectively manage behavior analysts under their supervision, both in research and practice.
The intensive, 50-credit ABA and OBM curriculum begins with the philosophical foundations and core principles of behavior analysis and their connection to professional practice.
You’ll learn to apply the science of behavior effectively and ethically at both the individual and systems level across clinical, business and industrial settings.
OBM-focused coursework dives into performance management, behavior-analytic approaches to training and development, and strategies for improving workplace and clinical safety.
Hands-on fieldwork lets you put theory into practice, building confidence and expertise as you work toward becoming a BCBA. The program fulfills BACB® requirements to sit for the BCBA exam.
To complete your ABA and OBM degree, you can choose between a capstone or thesis option, tailoring your experience to your goals and interests.
Check the catalog for a description of all courses.
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At Florida Tech, ABA and OBM students apply classroom learning directly within local clinical treatment settings, companies and government organizations.
You’ll gain hands-on experience implementing behavior-analytic interventions as you build practical skills and develop a consulting portfolio.
Supervised fieldwork is an integral part of the ABA and OBM program and provides the hours needed to qualify for the BCBA exam.
The program has a number of established fieldwork sites, including the Scott Center for Autism Treatment, located right on campus. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to improving the quality of life of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related disabilities.
In your fieldwork, you may lead training for educators, work with children and families or analyze staff performance—applying ABA and OBM in real-world settings.
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The Master of Science degree program in applied behavior analysis and organizational behavior management is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board.