What this result means
The BACB report lists a 78% first-time pass rate for this program entry. The candidate count is 78; it is not the school’s total enrollment or the number of people who finished training.
Exam results reflect the candidates who took the examination and should be considered alongside cost, course delivery, supervision options, and your eligibility pathway. They do not demonstrate that this program caused the result.
Current program details
Simmons offers an online MS with a thesis and an approved-site practicum. Its degree practicum and BACB supervised fieldwork have different requirements. The online program restricts admission to US citizens and permanent residents.
Official pages checked 2026-09-14. These details are separate from the historical exam report.
- Degree and credits
- MS in Behavior Analysis: 40 credits, including 8 practicum credits; advertised completion in 20 months. Source ↗ Checked 2026-09-14
- Current delivery
- Online coursework with an approved behavior-analytic worksite for practicum. Source ↗ Checked 2026-09-14
- Tuition basis
- 2026–27 rate: US$1,152 per credit plus US$135 per semester. Calculated 40-credit tuition is US$46,080 before semester fees, other expenses, future rate changes or scholarships. Source ↗ Checked 2026-09-14
- Fieldwork and thesis
- Degree practicum occurs in terms 4 and 5, with an approved site and supervisor, at least 5 hours weekly and 90 supervised experiential-learning hours total. A defended thesis is required. BACB supervised fieldwork is a separate requirement; qualifying worksite hours may begin in term 1. Source ↗ Checked 2026-09-14
- Eligibility statement
- Simmons describes the degree and coursework as meeting Pathway 1 requirements through an accredited program. Additional BACB eligibility and authorized-country requirements apply; verify your individual pathway. Source ↗ Checked 2026-09-14
- Admission requirements
- The online program requires a four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and US citizenship or permanent residency. Application materials include a résumé, statement, two recommendations and transcripts. GRE scores are optional. Check English-language documentation and the application fee or waiver. Source ↗ Checked 2026-09-14
- Independent accreditation check
- ABAI’s Accreditation Board lists the online MS in Behavior Analysis as accredited through December 31, 2030. This applies to the online program; individual certification requirements still apply. Source ↗ Checked 2026-09-14
- Institution location
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States. This entry covers the online program. Source ↗ Checked 2026-09-14
Source review: Codex (automated source review) · 2026-09-14. Automated comparison of primary sources and this page; no professional endorsement is implied.
Questions for admissions
- Ask how to secure the approved practicum site for terms 4 and 5, and arrange BACB fieldwork separately.
- Request the full cost across your actual semester schedule and confirm scholarship eligibility.
Check before enrolling
- Confirm current tuition, fees, and the schedule directly with the provider.
- Check the certification requirements that will apply when you submit your application.
- Ask how practical training or supervised fieldwork is arranged and what it costs.
Historical coursework listings are not a current accreditation check. Verify current requirements with the BACB.