ABAI Accredited Programs
The Chicago School
Masters
Program: MS in Applied Behavior Analysis - Chicago Campus (2019–2027)
Accreditation Status: Accredited through December 31, 2027
Summary of Accreditation Board's Decision: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in 2025 to accredit the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program for three years. This decision is based on the Board's professional judgement that the program has demonstrated it adheres to the standards with no serious deficiencies.
Accreditation Board Notification Letter: Board's Decision Notification - Master's Program
Outcome Data: 2019 - 2023
Program Mission: The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program (MS ABA) has as its mission to provide students with the scientific, analytical, and conceptual tools they need to provide effective, ethical, and practical behavior-analytic interventions to the diverse populations that they serve.
Contact: Dr. Chivon Niziolek
Note: The institution was formerly named The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Program: MS in Applied Behavior Analysis - Online (2022–current)
Accreditation Status: Currently accredited
Note: The Board's decision (detailed below) is currently under reconsideration. The program remains accredited throughout the reconsideration process.
Summary of Accreditation Board's Decision: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in 2025 to deny a grant of re-accreditation to the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis Online program. This decision is based on the Board's professional judgement that the program has not demonstrated it adheres to the standards.
Outcome Data: 2022-2023
Program Mission: The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis Online program (MS ABA - Online) has as its mission to provide students with the scientific, analytical, and conceptual tools they need to provide effective, ethical, and practical behavior-analytic interventions to the diverse populations that they serve.
Contact: Dr. Susan Flynn
Note: The institution was formerly named The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.