Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a scientific discipline concerned with applying techniques based upon the principles of learning to change behavior of social significance. It is the applied form of behavior analysis; the other two forms are radical behaviorism (or the philosophy of the science) and the experimental analysis of behavior (or basic experimental research).
The name "applied behavior analysis" has replaced behavior modification because the latter approach suggested attempting to change behavior without clarifying the relevant behavior-environment interactions. In contrast, ABA tries to change behavior by first assessing the functional relationship between a targeted behavior and the environment. Further, the approach often seeks to develop socially acceptable alternatives for aberrant behaviors.
ABA has been brought to bear on a wide range of areas and behavioral problems. Examples include such things as early intensive behavioral interventions for children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), research on the principles influencing criminal behavior, as well as HIV prevention, conservation of natural resources, education, gerontology, health and exercise, industrial safety, language acquisition, littering, medical procedures, parenting, psychotherapy, seatbelt use, severe mental disorders, sports, substance abuse, phobias, pediatric feeding disorders, and zoo management and care of animals.
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Capella University
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National University
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Florida Institute of Technology
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Purdue University Global
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Simmons University
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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Pepperdine University
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Scholarships for Applied Behavior Analysis Majors
Call to Action Scholarship Next Chapter ScholarshipCall to Action Foundation |
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award Up to $25,000 |
deadline April 17, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Call to Action Scholarship Next Chapter Scholarship is available to non-traditional students who are 25 years old or older. You must be a single parent with dependent children, be returning to school after three or more years, be military affiliated or a former foster youth. In order to be considered for this award, you must be a resident... View Scholarship Details |
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Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Fellows ScholarshipRev. Jesse Jackson Fellows Scholarship |
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award $25,000 |
deadline May 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Fellows Scholarship is available to rising sophomore who have completed a full freshman year at a four-year educational institution. You must be pursuing a degree in STEM or a business-related field, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be involved in community service and/or leadership activities. In order to be considered for... View Scholarship Details |
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Provident Health Professionals ScholarshipCook County Health |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline April 19, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Provident Health Professionals Scholarship is available to medical students and students in a graduate - level clinical academic program who are from, and dedicated to serving, underrepresented communities in Cook County. You must have a minimum 2.7 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways ScholarshipTennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship is available to Tennessee residents who are seeking a master's degree in counseling, psychiatric nursing, social work, psychology, or similar behavioral health profession. In exchange for tuition assistance, scholarship recipients will commit to working at a state-funded community behavioral... View Scholarship Details |
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Ledbetter Foundation Faith-Informed Psychology ScholarshipBiola University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline April 30, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Ledbetter Foundation Faith-Informed Psychology Scholarship is available to Doctor of Psychology degree (Psy.D.) students at Biola University. To be considered for this award, you must be recommended by professor(s) and deeply committed to faith-informed psychology. View Scholarship Details |
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Elevations Scholars at CUUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $8,000 |
deadline March 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Elevations Scholars at CU is available to full-time students at the University of Colorado Boulder who are residents of Colorado, demonstrate significant financial need, and show strong academic merit. Selected recipients should be members in good standing of Elevations Credit Union and agree to volunteer each September with the Buffalo... View Scholarship Details |
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Honors Scholarship - Bethel College, KansasBethel College - Kansas |
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award $7,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Bethel College, Kansas, who demonstrate outstanding ability in chemistry, history, psychology, business, or art. View Scholarship Details |
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Bernard Spilka Endowed ScholarshipUniversity of Denver |
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award $6,500 |
deadline March 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Bernard Spilka Endowed Scholarship is available to junior and senior-level undergraduate students at the University of Denver who are studying psychology. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational ScholarshipMat-Su Health Foundation |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship is available to students who have been a resident within the Mat-Su Borough of Alaska for a minimum of one year. To be considered for this award, you must be pursuing studies in health and human services at a vocational/technical school and be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident. View Scholarship Details |
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Hope for Tomorrow ScholarshipAgape Eye Foundation |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Hope for Tomorrow Scholarship is available to undergraduate students. You must have been accepted into an accredited medical school program, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate service/volunteering or civic engagement in order to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Applied Behavior Analysis Related Majors
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Applied Psychology
- Clinical Child Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Developmental and Child Psychology
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Health/Medical Psychology
- Developmental and Adolescent Psychology
- Family Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Performance and Sport Psychology
- Personality Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- School Psychology
- Community Psychology
