Note: Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) many institutions have moved courses online. Please refer to updates on each institution's website to learn when in-person courses resume. The "mode of instruction" information in the VCS directory and program description refers to the programs' typical operations.
Accredited Programs
The ABAI Accredited bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs have undergone a rigorous process of review and successfully met the ABAI Accreditation Standards. Accreditation of a degree program does not extend to all campuses or formats where that degree is offered. Some universities have more than one ABAI Accredited program, each must meet the appropriate degree-level standards independently. The accreditation recognition is indicated by calendar year. Universities with accredited programs are listed below by degree level. Programs applying for initial accreditation or re-accreditation are listed further below.
Universities With Accredited Doctoral Programs

Caldwell University
Florida Institute of Technology
Ohio State University
Teachers College, Columbia University
University of Kansas
University of Nebraska Medical Center's Munroe-Meyer Institute
University of Nevada, Reno
Western Michigan University
West Virginia University
Universities With Accredited Master's Programs

Caldwell University
California State University, Los Angeles
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida State University, Panama City Campus
Jacksonville State University
McNeese State University
Montana State University Billings
Ohio State University
Oslo Metropolitan University
Rollins College
Simmons University
Southern Illinois University
St. Cloud State University
Teachers College, Columbia University
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus
University of Houston-Clear Lake
University of Kansas
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Nevada, Reno
University of North Texas
University of South Florida
Western Michigan University
Universities With Accredited Bachelor's Programs

Oslo Metropolitan University
University of Nevada, Reno
ABAI Accredited Programs contain a Verified Course Sequence for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board's coursework requirements (via Option 1). Effective January 1, 2022, ABAI Accredited Programs meet the BACB's coursework requirements (via Pathway 1). To see specific course and VCS details, please review our VCS Directory.
Accreditation Applications
The ABAI Accreditation Board informs the public of the reason(s) for the accreditation actions. Details of the accreditation eligibility, application process, accreditation process, and board decisions are located in the Accreditation Handbook. The "date received" below indicates when the program submitted an eligibility request or a completed self-study application and fees.
The Board also provides a detailed list of recent Board decisions and programs voluntarily withdrawing accreditation.
General Accreditation Statuses
The following indicate the type of accreditation application and its status, as indicated in the Accreditation Handbook, Title II. General Accreditation Procedures.
Application Types:
- Eligibility Request: The program submitted a formal request for a preliminary review to determine eligibility prior to submission of an accreditation application. An eligibility request does not denote accredited status.
- Initial Accreditation: The program submitted a formal application and fees for accreditation.
- Re-Accreditation: The accredited program submitted a formal application and fees for re-accreditation. The program remains accredited through the re-accreditation process.
Application Statuses:
- Eligible to Apply: The program has been found eligible to apply for accreditation; eligibility does not denote accredited status.
- Under Review: The program is either 1) in the site visit process, 2) responding to the site visit report, or 3) awaiting decision from the ABAI Accreditation Board. Programs applying for re-accreditation remain accredited through these processes. Programs under review for initial accreditation are not accredited.
Programs Applying for Accreditation
Applications are listed in alphabetical order by institution name.
Institution Name
|
Program Name
|
Degree Level
| Application Type | Date Received | Application Status |
Chicago School of Professional Psychology (Online)
|
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
|
Master's |
Initial Accreditation |
02/01/2021 |
Under review |
Oslo Metropolitan University
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Behavior Analysis
|
Doctoral |
Initial Accreditation |
02/28/2019 |
Under review |
Oslo Metropolitan University
|
Master's in Learning in Complex Systems from the Department of Behavioral Science
|
Master's |
Re-accreditation |
09/02/2019 |
Under review |
Oslo Metropolitan University
|
Bachelor's in Psychology with an Emphasis in Behavior Analysis from the Department of Behavioral Science
|
Bachelor's |
Re-accreditation |
09/02/2019 |
Under review |
Regis College
|
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
|
Master's |
Eligibility Request |
11/23/2020 |
Under review |
Salem State University
|
Master of Science in Behavior Analysis
|
Master's |
Eligibility Request |
04/08/2020 |
Eligible to apply |
Salve Regina University
|
Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis
|
Master's |
Eligibility Request |
09/24/2020 |
Eligible to apply |
Savannah State University
|
Behavior Analysis
|
Bachelor's |
Eligibility Request |
06/03/2019 |
Eligible to apply |
Simmons University
|
Master of Science in Behavior Analysis
|
Master's |
Re-accreditation |
12/18/2020 |
Under review |
Simmons University
|
Master of Science in Behavior Analysis - Online
|
Master's |
Initial Accreditation |
12/18/2020 |
Under review |
St. Cloud State University
|
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Department of Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy
|
Master's |
Re-accreditation |
03/29/2019 |
Under review |
University of Houston, Clear Lake
|
Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis
|
Master's |
Re-accreditation |
03/30/2020 |
Under review |
University of Kansas
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Behavioral Psychology from the Department of Applied Behavioral Science
|
Doctoral |
Re-accreditation |
05/01/2019 |
Under review |
University of Kansas
|
Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science from the Department of Applied Behavioral Science |
Master's |
Re-accreditation |
05/01/2019 |
Under review |
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
|
Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Human Services Psychology Program in the Department of Psychology
|
Master's |
Re-accreditation |
05/06/2019 |
Under review |
University of Nevada, Reno
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Behavior Analysis from the Psychology Department
|
Doctoral |
Re-accreditation |
4/29/2020 |
Under review |
University of Nevada, Reno
|
Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis from the Psychology Department |
Master's |
Re-accreditation |
4/29/2020 |
Under review |
University of Nevada, Reno
|
Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis Satellite Program from the Psychology Department |
Master's |
Re-accreditation |
4/29/2020 |
Under review |
University of Nevada, Reno
|
Bachelor of Arts in Behavior Analysis Program from the Psychology Department |
Bachelor's |
Re-accreditation |
4/29/2020 |
Under review |
University of North Carolina Wilmington
|
Master of Arts in Psychology with a Clinical Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
|
Master's |
Initial Accreditation |
09/23/2020 |
Under review |
Western Michigan University
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Behavior Analysis from the Department of Psychology
|
Doctoral |
Re-accreditation |
04/25/2019 |
Under review |
Western Michigan University
|
Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis from the Department of Psychology
|
Master's |
Re-accreditation |
04/25/2019 |
Under review |