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
University of North Carolina Wilmington
West Virginia University
Western Michigan 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
Regis College
Rollins College
Salem State University
Salve Regina University
Simmons University
Southern Illinois University
St. Cloud State University
Teachers College, Columbia University
The Chicago School (2)
University of Houston-Clear Lake
University of Kansas
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Nevada, Reno (2)
University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Texas
University of South Florida
Western Michigan University
Universities with Accredited Bachelor's Programs

Oslo Metropolitan University
University of Nevada, Reno
Effective January 1, 2022, ABAI Accredited Programs meet the BACB's degree and coursework requirements (via Pathway 1) for BCBA® and BCaBA® certification applications.
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 |
Auburn University
|
M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis (on-campus)
|
Master's |
Eligibility Request |
10/31/2023 |
Under review |
California State University, Stanislaus |
M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis (on-campus) |
Master's
|
Eligibility Request |
09/19/2022 |
Eligible to apply |
Hunter College
|
M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis (hybrid)
|
Master's |
Eligibility Request |
01/23/2023 |
Eligible to apply |
Jacksonville State University
|
M.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis (on-campus)
|
Master's |
Re-accreditation |
03/15/2023 |
Under review |
Lindenwood University
|
M.A. in Behavior Analysis (online)
|
Master's |
Eligibility Request |
01/17/2023 |
Eligible to apply |
Montana State University Billings
|
M.S. in Special Education, Advanced Studies, Applied Behavior Analysis Emphasis (hybrid)
|
Master's |
Re-accreditation |
03/31/2023 |
Under review |
Oslo Metropolitan University
|
Master's in Learning in Complex Systems from the Department of Behavioral Science (on-campus)
|
Master's |
Re-accreditation |
04/27/2022 |
Under review |
Oslo Metropolitan University
|
Bachelor's in Psychology with an Emphasis in Behavior Analysis from the Department of Behavioral Science (on-campus)
|
Bachelor's |
Re-accreditation |
02/02/2023 |
Under review |
Regis College
|
M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis (online)
|
Master's |
Eligibility Request |
01/25/2023 |
Eligible to apply |
Savannah State University
|
Behavior Analysis (on-campus)
|
Bachelor's |
Eligibility Request |
06/03/2019 |
Eligible to apply |
Simmons University
|
M.S. in Behavior Analysis (online)
|
Master's |
Eligibility Request |
08/15/2023 |
Eligible to apply |
Temple University
|
M.S.Ed. In Applied Behavior Analysis (on-campus)
|
Master's |
Eligibility Request |
11/16/2023 |
Eligible to apply |
Texas State University
|
M.Ed. with a Major in Special Education and Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (on-campus)
|
Master's |
Eligibility Request |
04/14/2022 |
Eligible to apply |
University of North Texas
|
M.S. in Behavior Analysis (on-campus)
|
Master's |
Re-accreditation |
08/12/2023 |
Under review |
University of Oregon
|
M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis (online)
|
Master's |
Initial Accreditation |
07/13/2023 |
Eligible to apply |
University of Texas San Antonio
|
M.S. in Behavior Analysis (on-campus)
|
Master's |
Eligibility Request |
06/30/2022 |
Eligible to apply |
University of Veracruz
|
M.S. in Psychology Applied to Education
|
Master's |
Eligibility Request |
07/24/2023 |
Under review |