Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis & Clinical Science
Develop the expertise and experience to design and deliver life-changing treatment and advance your career in a fast-growing field. Rollins’ Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science (ABACS) program produces master’s-level graduates who are skilled in the evidence-based practice of behavior analysis. The ABACS program provides broad training in behavior analysis applications and interdisciplinary coursework in clinical science.
At Rollins, you’ll learn from expert faculty in a personalized learning environment that’s designed to maximize engagement and support. Our small, in-person classes are conveniently offered in the evenings, and the program follows a junior-colleague model to ensure high-quality mentoring of students. By the completion of your training, you’ll ready to enter professional practice in behavior analysis or PhD programs at behaviorally oriented institutions.
Why Rollins?
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Top-Ranked Reputation
Ranked the No. 1 private regional university in the South, Rollins offers a high-quality campus and the prestigious Rollins degree respected in Orlando and nationwide.
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Expansive Curriculum Content
Comprehensive training for practitioners includes courses spanning the breadth of behavior analysis, built-in clinical experience, and collaborative research with faculty.
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Personalized Learning Environment
With an average class size of 12 and a 10:1 student faculty ratio, Rollins professors provide personalized support and engagement.
New Center Gives Rollins Students Unique Experience
Rollins’ new Behavior Services Center provides ABACS master’s students with hands-on experience, guided by expert faculty, to build skills and career confidence. Find out how the on-campus center is helping grad students put classroom concepts into practice and giving them a competitive advantage as they pursue careers as behavior analysts.
Did You Know?
The annual demand for Board Certified Behavior Analysts increased by nearly 2,000% in the past decade, with average salaries topping $70,000. Learn more about how the Applied Behavior Analysis & Clinical Science program at Rollins equips students with the skills and experience to advance careers and make impacts in this fast-growing field.
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Elite Alignment
Rollins’ Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis & Clinical Science is among the few master’s programs in the country to earn accreditation from the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Accreditation Board. Student outcomes data for the ABACS program are provided by the ABAI Accreditation Board and Behavior Analysis Certification Board.
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“Rollins helped me across both my professional goals. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, I was well prepared and had a great knowledge base to pull from. As a doctoral candidate, I was able to successfully apply to and be accepted into my dream program. The skills I fostered in research analysis and creation have been invaluable and exclusive to my Rollins experience.”
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Join our Graduate Admission team virtually on November 11, 2025, for expert advice about submitting your application to the Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis & Clinical Science program. From building your resume to writing a personal statement, each lab will focus on a specific topic about the application process. You'll also have the chance to get your questions answered by an admission counselor.
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At Rollins, you’ll collaborate with faculty on every aspect of your professional development, from networking and practicum site selection to conducting, presenting, and publishing research.
Master of Applied Behavior Analysis & Clinical Science
Telephone:407.646.2037
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Michele Williams, PhD
Associate Professor and Health Professions Department Chair
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral who teaches classes in single-subject design, the experimental analysis of behavior, and the theory and philosophy of behavior analysis.
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Stephanie Trauschke, PsyD
Program Director and Clinical Instructor
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) and psychologist who teaches practica, thesis/capstone, clinical science, and law, ethics, and behaviorism courses.
