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Master of Arts - Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis

University of Colorado

Denver — Denver, Colorado, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 19,738
Application Fee
USD 75
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

Program Description The demand for special education professionals certified in Applied Behavior Analysis is growing. Children with special needs require specific and optimized learning environments created by qualified professionals to aid in their growth and skill development. University of Colorado Denver’s strengths-based/assets-based approach to teaching special education prepares students to understand the strengths of every child in every family. Students will enhance their ability to work with individuals with special learning and behavior needs by earning a master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from CU Denver. This program prepares professionals to follow best practices for ABA in a variety of settings. If a student already has a bachelor’s degree, earning this degree will help them to advance or diversify in their field. They will build their competencies in psychology and advance their skills in working with individuals with special needs. This special education pathway will prepare students with knowledge of: Ethical and professional conduct considerations required for practicing ABA How to understand and accurately describe the behavior of individuals How to collect and interpret data and make decisions specifically for ABA, and How to implement recommended, evidence-based practices with young children with autism.
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Field of study
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Credential
Master's Degree
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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 19,738
Application fee
USD 75
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.

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Intakes & Deadlines

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

Campus & Location

Denver

Denver, Colorado, United States

1201 Larimer Street

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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

The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) is one of the United States’ top public urban research universities. Their impact—on individuals, on Colorado and on the world—is profound, whether they are conducting game-changing research or helping students learn with purpose. More than 14,000 students attend the University of Colorado, its comprehensive campus in downtown Denver. Students can choose from more than 140 programs in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including some that rank among the nation’s best. Through partnerships with business and industry, p...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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