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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 TypeDate ReceivedApplication 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

 

 

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