Master of Behaviour Analysis (MBehAnalysis)
Psychology
A course by
University of Auckland
A 2-year master's programme providing advanced, specialist training in analysing complex human behaviours, including language, social, and clinical aspects, enabling graduates to become professional behaviour analysts.
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Core skills this course teaches
Professional and ethical behaviour analysis
Graduates will be professional, ethical, competent, and safe behaviour analysts adept at working with individuals, whānau, and communities.
Collaboration and culturally safe practice
Students will learn to work collaboratively with other practitioners and deliver culturally safe care across diverse settings and populations.
About This Course
The Master of Behaviour Analysis (MBehAnalysis) at the University of Auckland prepares graduates to become ethical, competent, and professional behaviour analysts. This postgraduate qualification equips students with a detailed knowledge of behaviour principles, behaviour assessment, and intervention. Graduates will possess the advanced expertise needed for analysis and modification of complex human behaviour, including language and social interaction, and will be equipped to work in diverse settings such as health, education, business, or forensics. Completion of this programme—together with a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology—enables registration as a psychologist in New Zealand.
Course Content
- PSYCHOL 702 The Science of Behaviour Analysis
- PSYCH 759 Advanced Behavioural Psychology
- PSYCH 741 ABA: Communicating Behaviourally
- PSYCHOL 703 Clinical Behaviour Analysis
- PSYCH 754 Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
- PSYCH 749 Applied Behaviour Analysis Ethics
- PSYCH 796 Masters Thesis in Psychology
Entry Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent
Specific entry requirements outlined by the University of Auckland
Build towards these roles
Behaviour AnalystPsychologist (with further qualification)Roles in education, health, business, public and private organisations, forensics
Build skills in these industries
HealthEducationSocial ServicesBusinessForensics
