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Bay Path University Recognized among Best Colleges for Master’s in Behavioral Psychology

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Longmeadow, MA—Bay Path University’s Master of Science (MS) in Applied Behavior Analysis has been named eighth of the 30 best in the nation, as ranked by online-psychology-degrees.org.   

According to the site, graduate degree programs in behavioral psychology were selected for the ranking based on factors including specialized coursework, job training opportunities, and degree flexibility options. The editor’s review of Bay Path University highlights the flexibility of its MS in Applied Behavior analysis, offered either fully online or as a blended program, which incorporates a few on-campus classes available at the University’s locations in Concord, East Longmeadow, and Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

“We are honored to have the program at Bay Path University acknowledged for its strength and rigor. The applied behavior analysis (ABA) program at Bay Path University is designed to be challenging and motivating; courses are interactive yet adaptable to the schedules of today's busy professional. All of our online courses include live, interactive meetings with a professor skilled in both the science of ABA and teaching of the science. Classes are scheduled to meet at a variety of times (morning, evenings, or weekend) to accommodate individuals’ working days or evening schedule, and individuals living in a variety of time zones. Our supervision is structured and meaningful; our test preparation is intensive and successful. Our team is proud of the program we offer!,” Susan Ainsleigh, EdD, BCBA-D®, Associate Professor, Director of the Graduate Program in Applied Behavior Analysis, said.

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The MS Applied Behavior Analysis at Bay Path University, open to men and women, is offered either full-time or part-time, with twice-yearly start dates and a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®)-verified curriculum that includes optional instructor-led study sessions to prepare students for the certification exam. Visit www.baypath.edu to learn more.

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About Bay Path University

Bay Path University was founded in 1897. With locations in Longmeadow (main), East Longmeadow (Philip H. Ryan Health Science Center), Sturbridge (MA), and Concord (MA), Bay Path’s innovative program offerings include traditional undergraduate degrees for women, The American Women's College on-ground and online, the first all-women, all-online accredited bachelor’s degree programs in the country; over 25 graduate programs for women and men; and Strategic Alliances, offering professional development courses for individuals and organizations.  Bay Path’s goal is to give students confidence in the fundamentals of their chosen field, the curiosity to question the ordinary, the leadership to show initiative, and the desire to make a difference.