Applied Behavior Analysis (CITE/CLA)
Master of Science in Education Program
Program Description
The Interdisciplinary Master of Science in Education Program in Applied Behavior Analysis is a joint program between the College of Education and the Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts.
The program seeks to enable students to work proficiently with the coherent system of concepts and principles of behavior analysis, preparing them for professional careers as education professionals in a variety of environments. The core principles and techniques of applied behavior analysis are broadly applicable; hence, the interdisciplinary character of this program. The program provides competencies for diverse types of work, such as programming for people with disabilities, devising arrangements for more effective instruction and classroom management, teaching strategies for effective behavior management in home settings, and designing and improving performance, productivity, and safety in organizations.
Program Requirements
The program requires 33 semester hours and includes seven classroom courses, two practica, and a master's project. No comprehensive examination is required
Most students complete the program part time in two to three years. Full-time enrollment is also available and takes about one and a half to two years to complete. Students must be available to take courses during the daytime and the evening hours.
Student may earn no more than two grades of B- quality, nor more than one F, beginning with the semester during which they apply to the program. Students must achieve at least a 3.0 grade point average at graduation.
Admission Requirements
A complete application will include:
1. Temple University Application for Graduate Study (available on line)
2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Official GRE scores taken within the last five years
5. Statement of goals
6. Personal interview is required.
Although some exceptions apply, an applicant must have at least a 3.0 undergraduate grade point average to be admitted.
Application deadlines:
October 1st for spring admission.
April 1st for fall admission.
Contact Information
For information of the program, interested parties should contact
Saul Axelrod, Ph.D.
phone: 215-204-6060
e-mail: axelrod@temple.edu
College of Education
Dept. of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology in Education
Temple University, Ritter Hall 441
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6091