OpenFieldPh.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
ABAI-verified doctoral curriculum training researchers and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA-D) in autism intervention science, organizational behavior management, and verbal behavior theory.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in behavior analysis or related discipline with 3.3+ GPA; BCBA certification preferred
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 85+
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Behavior analytic research statement
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Departmental Teaching and Research Assistantships up to $12,000
- Application fee
- $50
- Tuition / joining costs
- $1,380/credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The Chicago School documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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