Hunter College

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Applied Behavior Analysis Degrees & Certificates

Hunter College offers two degrees in applied behavior analysis including a Master of Science in Behavior Analysis and an Advanced Certificate in Behavior Analysis. Students who already have an undergraduate degree or a master’s degree in a related area may enroll in the Master of Science program to earn a Board Certified Behavior Analysis credential, as well as qualify for licensure with New York State. Ideal candidates for the program are students who plan to practice as behavior analysts with individuals on the Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as related disorders in various environments. Students may want to consider the Advanced Certificate if they have a master’s degree in an area like psychology, education, or behavior analysis and are interested in becoming board certified.

Some of the areas graduates of the certificate program may work include government agencies, early intervention agencies, schools, and other exempt settings. The Master’s Degree in Behavior Analysis requires that students earn 41 credits, and the Advanced Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis requires completion of 18 credits. Students enrolled in these programs may attend class on campus or via synchronous on-line web-conferencing software. The online learning option is designed to mimic the experience of an individual in traditional, on-campus settings. Eligibility for the graduate degree program requires that the student has earned a bachelor’s degree in a human services field with a minimum GPA of 3.0, as well as a resume, personal statement, two professional references, and an interview with the program’s faculty.

For the Advanced Certificate Program in Applied Behavior Analysis, application requirements are similar, but students must already possess a Master’s Degree in behavior analysis, education, or psychology. For both programs, the school recommends that students submit official test scores from the GRE, but this standardized test is not absolutely required for admission. Some of the courses a student may take in the program include Diversity, Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Single Subject Research Design, and Managing Behavior Analytic Records. The college expects students to take three years to complete the program in half-time enrollment or a year and a half to complete the program in full-time enrollment. The Advanced Certificate program will either take two years or three years, depending on the enrollment status of the student.

About Hunter College

Hunter College was established in 1870 and is a public university and part of the City University of New York system. The urban campus is on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in the Lenox Hill neighborhood and houses five different collegiate schools, as well as a high school and elementary school. The college was initially founded as a school for women and was called the Female Normal and High School and would eventually begin admitting men in the mid-1940s. The school began a radio science program for women during WWI that helped to train students in radio operation for the war effort. There are more than 16,500 students attending Hunter College, and the school boasts two female Nobel laureates in medicine. The school’s official colors are gold and purple, and students participate in NCAA Division III games as the Hawks.

Hunter College Accreditation Details

The regional accreditation agency for Hunter College is the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and the school is also accredited as a degree-granting institution by the Regents of New York State and the City University of New York. There are also several academic programs with specialized accreditation from national agencies. The Biochemistry program under the School of Arts and Sciences is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and the program in Urban Planning is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board. The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education has accredited the programs within the School of Education. Various programs within the School of Education are also accredited by the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs and the Council on Rehabilitation Education.

Hunter College Application Requirements

Hunter College features different application requirements for first-year students, transfers, non-degree seeking students, readmission students, and senior citizens. In general, application requirements include high school transcripts, standardized test scores, and a completed application and fee. Students may also need to submit a supplemental essay. Prospective students living outside the United States will need to submit a secondary school transcript, a record of their postsecondary school curriculum, and proof of English language fluency. The average GPA of entering first-year students at Hunter College is 90, the average SAT score is 1300, the average ACT score is 28, and the college has an acceptance rate of 33 percent. Graduate admissions require specialized application materials that depend on the program in which a student wishes to enroll. However, most graduate school application materials are similar to the freshmen application requirements.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition rates at Hunter College depend on a variety of factors including the student’s residency status, whether the student is enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, and the student’s degree status. Some programs also charge different amounts depending on whether a student is a part-time student or full-time student. Mandatory term fees may also be assessed based on those criteria, and there are also some general fees that each student will need to pay. For residents of New York State who are seeking an undergraduate degree, tuition costs are $295 per credit. Non-residents pay $600 per credit. Undergraduate students who aren’t degree-seeking pay $430 as a resident of New York State or $890 as a resident of another state. Graduate tuition is $455 per credit for New York residents and $830 for non-residents. Students enrolled in the Master of Social Work degree program, or the Doctor of Nursing Practice program will pay $600 per credit if they’re a New York State resident or $940 per credit if they’re a non-resident.

Financial aid at Hunter College requires that students fill out a FAFSA form, as well as complete an entrance counseling session and sign the Master Promissory Note for the loan award. Students may receive financial assistance in the form of government loans, grants, and Work Study, or they may receive scholarships and grants through the college, the State of New York, or private parties. It’s also important that students fill out the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) form as the application may award the student a grant award of up to $5,165. Students may also wish to seek out scholarships and aid from private entities, as well as private student loans to bridge the gap between federal assistance and the total cost of attending Hunter College.