Dr. Channon Horn
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Early Childhood, Special Education and Counselor Education
channon.horn@uky.eduThe Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (MS in ABA) is an on-campus only degree program that will train graduate students to provide behavioral consultation, support, and training to teachers, staff, parents, and individuals with challenging behaviors and/or intensive training needs. The MS in ABA will provide opportunities for graduate students to work within schools*, homes, and/or other facilities that house individuals with challenging behaviors. In addition, graduate students will be exposed to individuals from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural, and disability backgrounds.
The program at the University of Kentucky (UK) will focus on children and youth with challenging behaviors from 2 years of age through 21 years of age. In addition, our focus will be on children and youth identified with Emotional and/or Behavioral Disorder (e.g., Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, as well as other academic or mental health issues that affect the child’s or youth’s behavior.
Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.
The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
Dr. Channon Horn
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Early Childhood, Special Education and Counselor Education
channon.horn@uky.eduCollege of Education
103 Dickey Hall
Lexington, KY 40506
859-257-7689
