ABAI Accredited Program
California State University, Los Angeles
Masters
Program: MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (1994–2005; 2007–2012; 2014–2030)
Department: Special Education and Counseling
Modality: On-campus
Accreditation status: Accredited through December 31, 2030
Summary of Accreditation Board's Decision: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in 2026 to renew accreditation of the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program for five years. This decision is based on the Board's professional judgement that the program has demonstrated it adheres to the standards, with a request for updated syllabi, efforts being implemented to improve certification exam pass rates, and updates on future outcome measures.
Accreditation Board Notification Letter: Board's Decision Notification - Master's Program
Outcome Data: 2015 - 2024
Program Mission: The Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis trains students in the principles, concepts, and application of behavior analysis from within a counseling framework. Special consideration is given to incorporating counseling skills in the application of behavior analysis concepts. The program is committed to preparing students to meet national certification standards and to pursue doctoral training in behavior analysis.
Previous Program Name: Master of Science in Counseling, Option in Applied Behavior Analysis (1994 - 2025)
Contact: Dr. Michele Wallace