Prepare for a rewarding career helping to improve people’s lives across a wide variety of areas. The applied behavior analysis degree at Westfield State is a BACB-approved master's-level program designed to prepare you for work as a board certified behavior analyst. You’ll study the three main areas of behavior analysis—applied, experimental, and philosophical—as you develop a well-rounded basis for your future career.
The ABA program helps you learn in a variety of settings, including schools and home, working directly with clients under the guidance of a supervisor. With a master’s in ABA, you’ll develop the skills you need to support children in special education programs and provide in-home services to families, interventional therapy for people struggling with substance abuse, and treatments for individuals who display inappropriate sexual behavior. You can also specialize in the area of behavioral gerontology, helping clients who struggle with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. You’ll get the training you need for the fulfilling career you want.