Online Master's Admission

Prospective Graduate Students

Thank you for your interest in the graduate programs offered by the Department of Applied Behavioral Science (ABS) at the University of Kansas. KU Graduate Studies oversees all graduate programs on campus. In order to obtain a graduate degree, you are required to fulfill its requirements, as well as those of the department. Prospective students should check the Graduate Studies website periodically for the latest information.

Admission to the Graduate School

Prospective students apply and are admitted to the graduate school based on faculty recommendations. The department follows a junior-colleague model, in which students work very closely with the Program Director and other faculty in the master’s program. Admitted students and faculty work collaboratively to plan for the academic success of graduate students in the program. Faculty and students share equal responsibility in ensuring that students make timely progress in meeting the degree requirements of the department, college, and university. 

Admissions requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, with a preferred overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 should describe (in their application materials) any circumstances that might be explanatory regarding the lower GPA to help the admissions committee understand.

Application Process

Application Deadlines

Fall admission: July 1 (final deadline)

How to Apply

Applicants will submit an application online through the SLATE system. Begin by visiting graduate admissions and select "Apply." Applicants should select the start term and create an account (if a first-time user) or log in (if returning to continue an application).

1. Online application: select “Certificate Seeking” → “Applied Behavioral Science” → “Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis” and desired term OR select “Social and Behavioral Sciences” → “Applied Behavioral Science (MA)” and desired term
2. Fill out the online application and attach the required documents:
   1. Personal statement
   2. CV or Resume
   3. 3 letters of Recommendation for MA, 2 letters of Recommendation for GC
   4. GRE (optional, but recommended)
   5. Official transcripts; Student advising reports or documents titled “unofficial document/transcript” cannot be accepted for admission review. (Official transcripts with degree conferral will need to be obtained to release admission decision).
      1. Note: former/current KU students are not required to provide copies of KU transcripts for application.