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Master of Science - Behavior Analysis and Therapy

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale campus — Carbondale, Illinois, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
June 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 28,170
Application Fee
USD 65
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The graduate program in behavior analysis and therapy is an award-winning, comprehensive course of study that involves classroom instruction, clinical experience, and a wide variety of research opportunities. With an emphasis on taking lessons learned in coursework into real-world practical settings, earning a Master of Science in BAT provides graduates with a firm foundation for careers assisting diverse populations. Options for both on-campus and fully online learning make this degree accessible to students of all backgrounds. The program emphasizes empirically based development and application of learning principles to a wide range of situations. A rigorous curriculum prepares students to work with various ages and populations and to assist individuals with disabilities. Coursework satisfies the content requirements necessary to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts. The profession of behavior analysis and therapy is constantly on the rise, with numerous career opportunities available for graduates of various backgrounds and areas of interest. Employment opportunities abound regionally, nationally, and globally for BAT professionals. Graduates of SIU’s program find careers in autism service delivery, brain injury rehabilitation, child and family support, dementia patient care, and a multitude of mental health services.
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 28,170
Application fee
USD 65
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
June 2027, June 2028, June 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Carbondale campus

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

1263 Lincoln Drive

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Founded in 1869 as the state’s second teachers college – with a dozen academic departments and an inaugural class of 143 – SIU Carbondale is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University System. It is a strong, diverse, student-centered, research-intensive, and comprehensive university that earned the prestigious 2015 community engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. That designation reflects a longstanding commitment to service and outreach; in 2013 alone, 237,000 residents of central and southern Illinois benefited from 578 initiative...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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