ABAI Accredited Program
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Masters
Program: MA in Human Services Psychology (2003–2025)
Department: Psychology
Modality: On-Campus
Accreditation Status: Accredited through December 31, 2025
Summary of Accreditation Board's Decision: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in 2021 to renew full accreditation of the MA in Applied Behavior Analysis program for five 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: 2015 - 2024
Program Mission: Applied behavior analysis requires accountability in its service delivery. The UMBC MA track is responsive to the increasing call for such services and fills a gap in the availability of such programs in the mid-Atlantic region. The UMBC Department of Psychology together with the Kennedy Krieger Institute's Department of Behavioral Psychology are uniquely suited to support a rigorous program in applied behavior analysis. The track is accredited by ABAI and is included in the list of programs approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, so that students who have completed our MA degree are qualified and well prepared to sit for the BCBA certification examination.
Contact: Dr. John Borrero