Admission & Program FAQs
When is the application deadline?
For fall admissions, the deadline is July 1. For more information, please contact Mikki Moul, Senior Academic Advisor at mikki.moul@ku.edu or 785-864-0163.
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.
- We prefer a minimum GPA of 3.0
- 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?
An admissions committee comprised of online faculty review each application.
What happens after I submit my application?
Following submission, the admissions committee will review your application. Based on their review, you may be accepted or denied. The program will inform you of your admissions status and notify you whether you have been admitted to the program.
When do you typically know if you will be accepted to the program?
Once your application is considered complete, it usually takes no more than a few days to hear of a decision about your acceptance. We are very fast in getting back to you.
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.
What is the tuition rate?
The tuition rate beginning in Fall 2025, will be $795.
How long does it typically take to complete the program?
Generally, students complete all requirements for the MA degree in 2 to 2.5 years.
Does the ABS department offer courses and supervision that fulfill the requirements of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)?
- The ABS department’s courses meet the current BACB requirements.
- The ABS online program does not programmatically offer supervision; however, we partner with high-caliber clinical sites with BCBA supervisors to ensure students receive a high-quality training experience while gaining fieldwork supervision. ABSC Online graduate students practicing at Approved Clinical Practicum Sites under Approved Clinical Supervisors are eligible to accrue group supervision toward their fieldwork hours while enrolled in Clinical Practicum (ABSC 871). This group supervision experience provides graduate students with formal educational opportunities designed to enhance clinical skills. Students benefit from working with fellow students from a variety of clinical agencies that broaden perspectives and deepen understanding of best practices in behavioral science. This group supervision experience is a unique and rare opportunity only for KU online graduate students in this program.
Is the ABS online program accredited through the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)?
KU’s campus programs are currently accredited by ABAI through 2025. The online program is not yet accredited; however, the program has applied for Tier 1 accreditation and is scheduled for a site visit this fall. The online program’s coursework has been verified by ABAI to meet specific requirements and is considered a verified course sequence.
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