Department website: https://www.pcom.edu/academics/programs-and-degrees/applied-behavior-analysis/ms-in-aba/

Department Page: MS in Applied Behavior Analysis | ABA Degree Program at PCOM

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Term 1		Hours
Fall
ABA 522	Developmental Psychology & Childhood Disorders	3
ABA 523	Pediatric Behavioral & Pharmacological Interventions	3
ABA 524	Basic Principles in Applied Behavior Analysis	3
ABA 652	Practicum: Supervised ABA Experience	1
	Hours	10
Term 2
Winter
ABA 526	Single Case Experimental Design	3
ABA 528	Behavior Assessment	3
ABA 531	Theories of Learning and Behavior	3
ABA 652	Practicum: Supervised ABA Experience	1
	Hours	10
Term 3
Spring
ABA 525	Behavior Change & Systems Support	3
ABA 527	Ethics, Law, and Professional Practice	3
ABA 535	Clinical Supervision, Management & Training	3
ABA 652	Practicum: Supervised ABA Experience	1
ABA 683	Applied Research Project I	1
	Hours	11
Term 4
Summer
ABA 536	Experimental Analysis of Behavior	3
ABA 680	Comprehensive Exam (Practice Board Exam)	0
ABA 684	Applied Research Project II	2
	Hours	5
	Total Hours	36

Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis (MS)

An applicant to the master of science (MS) in the Applied Behavioral Analysis program must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, education or a related field with a 3.0 GPA (B) or better prior to matriculation.

It is expected that students enter the MS program with adequate academic preparation to undertake graduate studies, and a knowledge base that is equivalent to an undergraduate major in psychology. Students entering the program must have:

• 6 credits of English
• 6 credits of Math
• 15 credits of psychology or relevant electives

At the discretion of the Admissions Committee, students may be required to take additional prerequisite courses that would enhance their preparation for the graduate program.

The MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program utilizes a rolling admissions policy. Therefore, applications will be considered throughout the year as received until the desired enrollment has been achieved. Application requirements and a link to the online application will be available for Fall 2023 at https://www.pcom.edu/admissions/apply/.

Required Application Materials:

• A general autobiographical statement explaining your interest in PCOM's ABA program as it relates to your career goals (in 500 words or less).
  • In this statement, applicants should articulate why they are a good fit for our program, and conversely, why our program is a good fit for the applicant.
  • Additionally, applicants should briefly discuss the resources and support available to them to successfully complete the program.
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
• Two letters of recommendation
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Writing sample (preferably graded)
• Official Scores from GRE or Miller's Analogies Test (PCOM institutional code for GRE – 2662).
  • This requirement may be waived for applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.

Official college transcripts from all colleges/universities schools attended must be sent directly to:

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Office of Admissions
4170 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131

We will accept electronic transcripts via email from Parchment Services and National Student Clearinghouse to admissions@pcom.edu. 

Letters of recommendation can be sent directly to PCOM Admissions in .pdf format to recommend@pcom.edu. All other admissions documents can be sent to admissions@pcom.edu.

Classes begin in the fall term (early August).The Admissions Committee screens applications, invites some applicants for an interview and writing sample, evaluates the applicants and selects new students. Following the completion of the admission process, each applicant will be notified of the Admission's Committee decision in writing, including any conditions that must be satisfied prior to or following enrollment.