NUI Galway

Your Course

This Master of Science (MSc) programme is designed to meet your needs as a practitioner to improve socially significant behaviours in individuals with development disabilities through behavioural assessment and application of evidence-based interventions. Students will gain skills to work as practitioners in the areas of education, rehabilitation and behaviour support. The principles and strategies of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) can be applied to a range of human behaviour, including social skills, academic and adaptive skills, as well as to support individuals with challenging behaviour. In addition, the programme aims to provide students with training and supervision to conduct applied research with clinical populations. Applied Behaviour Analysis is comprised of evidence-based practices, which are often recommended as the best approach for working with people with intellectual disabilities or pervasive developmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder.


3 Good Reasons To Study This Course


1. The MSc in ABA offers a Verified Course Sequence which is applicable towards BACB, eligibility requirements allowing graduates to work as practitioners in organisations or as independent contractors abroad and in Ireland.


2. The programme follows the scientist practitioner model, providing students with integrated training in ABA's academic, practical and research aspects.


3. Students are provided with opportunities to undertake clinical training in ABA across a variety of course affiliated placements, which are under the supervision of Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBA).