Three letters of reference from professors and/or employers who know the applicant well
Current resume or curriculum vitae
One-page narrative describing the applicant's experiences, training, and interest in Applied Behavior Analysis and in the Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis at USF.
GRE Scores on the general subtests
Specific Procedures

The primary assumption underlying admission to the major is that every student accepted is capable (a) of successfully completing his or her respective program and (b) of performing competently in the field as an Applied Behavior Analyst. Applicants are selected based on their potential to benefit from the major and their potential to contribute both to the Major and the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Within the admissions process, a culturally diverse student body is actively recruited, and applicants of academic and professional promise are not systematically excluded on the basis of race, ethnic origin, gender, age, religion, lifestyle, sexual orientation, or physical handicap. The admissions process is selective, but flexible–all pertinent data submitted for consideration will be evaluated as an entire package. The evaluation process, however, does involve both academic and interpersonal considerations. The profession of Applied Behavior Analysis requires that the practitioner possess personal characteristics as well as academic and technical competencies, and the admissions process attempts to evaluate both these areas.

Admission to the major is based on
past academic work in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field,
a CV outlining relevant work, volunteer, and extracurricular experience in applied behavior analysis,
letters of recommendation, and
a statement of ABA interests, and professional goals.
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in one of the following ways:
All completed undergraduate coursework
All completed graduate coursework

English language proficiency1
TOEFL (iBT – 79, PBT – 550) or IELTS 6.5 or GRE Verbal 153