ABAI Accredited Programs
The Ohio State University
Doctoral
Program: PhD in Educational Studies, Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis (1995–2000; 2002–2030)
Department: Educational Studies
Modality: On-campus
Accreditation Status: Accredited through December 31, 2030
Summary of Accreditation Board's Decision: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in 2026 to grant re-accreditation to the doctoral program for 5 years. This decision is based on the Board’s professional judgement that the accredited program is consistent with the standards and has no deficiencies.
Accreditation Board Notification Letter: Board's Decision Notification - Doctoral Program
Outcome Data: 2015 - 2024
Program Mission: The mission of the Ph.D. program in special education and applied behavior analysis is to prepare leadership personnel for positions in special education whose research, professional practice, and teaching are guided by the philosophical, scientific, and technological principles of applied behavior analysis.
Previous Program Name: PhD in Physical Activity and Educational Services (PAES), Special Education – Applied Behavior Analysis (1995 - 2012)
Masters
Program: MA in Educational Studies, Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis (1995–2000; 2002–2030)
Department: Educational Studies
Modality: Online
Accreditation Status: Accredited through December 31, 2030
Summary of Accreditation Board's Decision: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in 2025 to grant re-accreditation to the MA in Educational Studies, Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis program for five years. This decision is based on the Board’s professional judgement that program has demonstrated it adheres to the standards, with a request to revise syllabi and update the website.
Accreditation Board Notification Letter: Board's Decision Notification - Master's Program
Outcome Data: 2015 - 2024
Program Mission: The mission of the Master of Arts (M.A.) program in special education and applied behavior analysis is to equip practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary for the development and implementation of evidence-based behavioral interventions for improving socially significant behavior across a wide range of diverse learners in applied settings.
Previous Program Name: MA in Physical Activity and Educational Services (PAES), Special Education – Applied Behavior Analysis (1995 - 2012)
Contact: Dr. Sheila Alber-Morgan