Graduate

When is the application deadline?

• KU accepts applications to the M.A. in Applied Behavioral Science for Fall of 2020 on a rolling basis until July 1 2020, with initial reviews beginning on Dec. 15 2019. To find out if any positions are still available, please contact Liz Barton, Academic Success Coach at bartonliz@ku.edu. 

Where do I send my application materials?

• All of your application materials can be submitted online.

Is the GRE required?

• While students are not required to take the GRE, students who have done well on it may be at an advantage compared with others who have not taken the exam
• The Department considers students who may have less than perfect verbal or quantitative scores and they may still be strong candidates for graduate study. Students scoring less than 500 on both quantitative and verbal are, needless to say, at a competitive disadvantage.

Is there a minimum undergraduate GPA, below which my application will not be considered?

• No, but you must keep in mind that admission to graduate school is a competition.
• The most qualified applicant will be the one accepted. Having said that, we recognize that many students do poorly in their first year or two of undergraduate study.
• We also recognize that students with extensive math and/or physical science coursework on their transcripts may have lower GPA's than more traditionally trained undergraduate psychology majors.
• With respect to your academic record, we tend to look for students who posted a high GPA in their last two years and have taken (and done well in) coursework relevant to behavioral science.

Who reviews my application?

• On the departmental application you will indicate the faculty members with whom you would like to work. These faculty members will conduct the initial review of your application. From there, if a faculty member is interested in your application, he/she must obtain consent of three other faculty members and the department's director of graduate training before your name can be forwarded to the KU Graduate School with our recommendation to accept.

What happens after I submit my application?

• Shortly after the application deadline, the Program Director will review all completed applications. This process may take several weeks to complete as it must be coordinated with the KU Graduate School.

When do you typically know if you will be accepted to the program?

• First, applicants should know that each applicant must be accepted by the program director and the KU Graduate School (a separate entity). If both of these requirements are met, only then will the student be admitted into the ABS program.
• Shortly after the application deadline, the Program Director will review all completed applications. This process may take several weeks to complete as it must be coordinated with the KU Graduate School. If you have strong credentials, the Program Director will contact you and invite you to an interview. The Program Director will discuss how your career goals may be compatible with the activities of the program. Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit KU if invited to do so.

Does the graduate program offer funding and/or tuition waivers or reimbursement?

• No except under extreme circumstances.
• While some faculty can offer graduate teaching or research assistantships, the department does not guarantee funding.

How long does does it typically take to complete the program?

• Generally, students complete all requirements for the MA degree in 2 to 3 years.

Does the ABS department offer courses and supervision that fulfill requirements of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)?

• The ABS online program has applied for course verification; acceptance should occur prior to fall 2019 semester. The ABS online program does not programmatically offer supervision.
• You may visit the BACB website at http://bacb.com/ for eligibility and exam information.

Is the ABS online program accredited through the Behavior Analysis Accreditation Board (BACB)?

• Yes, the master’s and doctoral programs are currently accredited by the BACB through 2019.

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• Contact Liz Barton, Academic Success Coach at bartonliz@ku.edu with your question.

Certifications

Thomas Zane

Director of Online Behavior Analysis Programs, Board Certified Behavior Analyst

tzane@ku.edu

978-778-4888

4029 Dole Human Development Center

Jessica Juanico

Assistant Professor of Practice

jjuanico@ku.edu

4054 Dole Human Development Center

Robin Kuhn

Assistant Professor of Practice

rmkuhn@ku.edu

         Liz Barton
         Academic Success Coach

         bartonliz@ku.edu
         913-897-8512
         Edwards Campus, Regents Center – Suite 210