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Frequently Asked Questions
Ohio State’s Applied Behavior Analysis master’s program reported a BCBA examination pass rate of 85.71% for first-time candidates in 2021.
Pass-rate data is published only for years in which six or more first-time candidates sit for the examination.
The program is 36 credit hours and can typically be completed in 2 to 3 years. Most students enroll part time to balance coursework with work and personal commitments, but full-time options are also available.
Yes, Ohio State’s Master of Educational Studies, Special Education – Applied Behavior Analysis program is accredited by the Association of Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). In 2025, the ABAI Accreditation Board voted to grant the program re-accreditation through December 31, 2030.
Yes! Ohio State’s online Master of Educational Studies, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is designed for working professionals. Courses are fully online and mostly asynchronous, so you can complete your assignments and view lectures on a schedule that fits your work and personal life. Many students also complete their required supervised fieldwork at their current place of employment.
Yes. As an ABAI-accredited program, The Ohio State University’s MA in Applied Behavior Analysis meets the coursework and degree requirements to qualify to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) exam. Additionally, this program allows students to accrue the required BCBA supervised field experience hours, which can often be completed at their place of employment.