Applied Behavior Analysis Application Requirements

Core and Affiliate ABA Faculty

Core Faculty are those who teach courses, provide academic advisement, and serve on the MS ABA Program Committee. Core faculty may also provide fieldwork supervision and research advisement. Affiliate faculty provide fieldwork supervision and/or research advisement and serve on student committees and other program committees as needed.

Application Requirements

1. Two official transcripts from each college attended sent to:
   University of Nebraska at Omaha
   Office of Graduate Studies
   6001 Dodge St., Omaha, NE 68182
2. Statement of Purpose (PDF)
   At the top of your Statement of Purpose, write that you are applying to the Applied Behavior Analysis program. This statement should include your:
   • Purpose in applying for graduate study.
   • A particular area of specialization within the major field.
   • Plans for future occupation or profession any additional information that may aid the selection committee in evaluating.
   • Preparation and your aptitude for graduate study. You should specifically address your goals and objectives in pursuing graduate study.
3. Writing Sample (PDF)
   The writing sample may be any scholarly paper (e.g., literature review, research paper) written as part of you undergraduate studies that best exemplifies your writing abilities.
4. Resume (PDF)
5. Three (3) letters of recommendation (request form is emailed to recommenders by UNO when you apply online)