Admission to the M.S. in ABA & Autism

Due to the online nature of this graduate program, the requirements for admission and actually taking the classes are unique.

There are two entry points into the program: fall and winter. For fall admission, candidates must have their completed application submitted by August 1. For winter admission, candidates must submit their completed application by December 1.

Applicants for admission to the Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism program must meet the Sage Graduate School admission requirements:

  • $40 application fee
  • Official transcripts of ALL previous undergraduate and/or graduate study;
  • Undergraduate courses in statistics, history and systems of psychology (not required of psychology majors), and at least three other behavioral sciences courses;
  • Two letters of reference (at least one an academic reference);
  • Satisfactory "Personal Prospectus" statement regarding rationale for interest in the program;
  • Phone interview; and
  • Current resume.

Once the completed application is submitted by the deadline, the program administrator will arrange for an online interview with the candidate. To participate in this online interview, the candidate is required to have a computer, connection to the internet, and a capability to hear voice and to deliver voice online.

Applicants who meet all admission requirements will be admitted as regular graduate students. Those who do not fully meet the requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis if they show promise for success in the program.

To participate in the academic coursework, the candidate must have the capacity and skill to:

  • download pdf and doc files;
  • view movie files (mov, mp4, wmv) on the computer;
  • submit text documents to professors;
  • upload video files to the course site on the internet;
  • use internet-based voice communications (e.g., Skype);

Notice to Applicants & Candidates:

Services restricted to New York State licensed professionals, including licensed psychologists, cannot be rendered by program students or graduates unless: (a)they are licensed in New York State to provide such services, or (b) they provide those services in an exempt setting as salaried employees. 

Contact Admission

Sage Graduate School
Office of Admission
45 Ferry Street
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 244-2217
sgsadm@sage.edu
www.sage.edu/sgs/admission