Inspired by its land-grant foundation, the University of Nevada, Reno provides outstanding learning, discovery, and engagement programs that serve the economic, social, environmental, and cultural needs of the citizens of Nevada, the nation, and the world. The University recognizes and embraces the critical importance of diversity in preparing students for global citizenship and is committed to a culture of excellence, inclusion, and accessibility.
The Master of Science degree in behavior analytic psychology builds upon foundational undergraduate knowledge and helps prepare students for doctoral studies or careers in government and the public and private sectors. The psychology program provides Master's degree education and research training in behavior analysis.
Accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis, training in behavior analysis at the University of Nevada, Reno is conducted via a junior-colleague model and includes supervised experience and instruction leading to the master's and/or doctoral degrees. The behavior analysis program focuses on the philosophies of behaviorism, the theory and methodology of behavior analysis, basic and applied research in human behavior, basic research in animal behavior, application of behavioral principles to organizational administration and consultation, instructional design and technology, parent and teacher training, and clinical populations, participatory governance, and fiscal management.
The aim of the Behavior Analysis Program is to provide comprehensive training in behavior analysis out of which more specialized basic, applied and theoretical interests in behavior analysis may be developed on the parts of students. A balance of empirical, conceptual, and applied training is sought. More specifically, the objectives of the Behavior Analysis Program are:
To preserve the accumulated knowledge of behavior science by imparting it to others. To develop the science of behavior through the production of new knowledge. To contribute to the betterment of society by the application of this knowledge.
To assure the viability of the profession through participation in its governance.
