[9] Step Guide to Earning a Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis & Clinical Science at Rollins

Through the master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science (ABACS) at Rollins, you can pursue a wide range of career opportunities with broad applications: working in hospitals, educational settings, outpatient clinics, special education, the criminal justice system, and private practice. Above all, as a behavior analyst, you’ll work with a number of populations that benefit immensely from therapy, helping your patients’ caregivers to implement behavior support plans, procedures, and skills that change lives.

1. Advance Your Career

The demand for behavior analysts is on the rise. In fact, the annual demand for board certified behavior analysts increased by approximately 800 percent between 2010 and 2017, according to a recent report from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Meanwhile, the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (ABPA) reported that behavior analysts make between $65,000 and $75,000 annually, with that outlook increasing to $90,000 and above for clinical psychologists in private practice. At Rollins, you’ll increase your earning power while making a difference.

3. Mentorship From Expert Faculty

“The greatest strength is the professors. Not only do they shape you into a behavior analyst, but they really prepare you to network professionally. The professors actively connect you with professionals in a field that once seemed untouchable. - Kristen Morris, Licensed Behavior Analyst, Kaiser Permanente. See for yourself and attend one of our faculty-led sessions to learn more about how they support student success. Now is your chance to connect with our faculty.

4. Personalized Learning Environment

With an average class size of just eight, our personalized learning environment is designed to maximize engagement and support, and thanks to our 10:1 student-faculty ratio, our expert professors have the freedom to focus on you. At Rollins, you’ll work collaboratively with faculty on every aspect of your professional development, from networking and practicum site selection to conducting, presenting, and publishing research. But don't just take our word for it—see for yourself. Schedule a visit today and get a firsthand look at our commitment to engaged learning.

5. Elite Accreditation

Rollins’ ABACS program is one of just 22 master’s programs in the world and the only program in Orlando to earn accreditation from the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). When combined with Rollins’ ranking as the No. 1 regional university in the South, the ABACS program’s elite accreditation underscores the high-quality experience you can expect on our Winter Park campus and the prestigious weight a Rollins degree carries not only in Orlando but also throughout Florida and across the country.

8. Streamlined Admission

Our holistic admission process provides an individual approach to each applicant and our application process is as simple as 1…2...3, that's right, simply submit your application, official transcripts, and letter of recommendations, we will take it from there. Don’t worry - you’re not alone in the process. Rollins offers support for everything from submitting your admission application to registering for classes, you’ll never be on your own thanks to the personalized attention of our dedicated faculty and staff.

9. Proven Results

In addition to accreditation, our ABACS curriculum has earned ABAI’s Verified Course Sequences certification. It’s little wonder then that 98 percent of our graduates pass the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) examination on their first attempt. That near-perfect track record is particularly impressive when you consider that the national pass rate for first-time candidates was 63 percent in 2019. Bottom line: At Rollins, you’ll be uniquely prepared for success.