ABAI Accredited Programs
University of Nevada, Reno
Doctoral
Program: PhD in Behavior Analysis (2000–2027)
Department: Psychology
Modality: On-campus
Accreditation Status: Accredited through December 31, 2027
Summary of Accreditation Board's Decision: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in 2021 to renew full accreditation of the PhD in Behavior Analysis program for seven 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 - Doctoral Program
Outcome Data: 2015 - 2024
Program Mission: The mission of the Behavior Analysis Program at the University of Nevada, Reno, is to strengthen Behavior Analysis as a scientific discipline and as a professional occupation.
Program Contact: Dr. Ramona Houmanfar
Masters (2)
Program: MS in Behavior Analysis (2000–2027)
Department: Psychology
Modality: On-campus
Accreditation Status: Accredited through December 31, 2027
Summary of Accreditation Board's Decision: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in 2021 to renew full accreditation of the MA in Behavior Analysis program for seven 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: The mission of the Behavior Analysis Program at the University of Nevada, Reno, is to strengthen Behavior Analysis as a scientific discipline and as a professional occupation.
Previous Program Name: Master's in Arts (MA) in Behavior Analysis (2000 - 2022)
Program Contact: Dr. Ramona Houmanfar
Program: MS in Behavior Analysis, Global Institute for Behavior Analysis (2000-current)
Department: Psychology
Modality: Online
Accreditation Status: Accredited through December 31, 2025. An extension has been granted while the program is undergoing board review. The program remains accredited (as of 2026).
Summary of Accreditation Board's Decision: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in 2021 to renew full accreditation of the MA in Behavior Analysis - Satellite program for five years. This decision is based on the Board's professional judgement that the program 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: The mission of the Global Institute for Behavior Analysis is to strengthen Behavior Analysis as a scientific discipline and as a professional occupation.
Previous Program Name: Master's in Arts (MA) in Behavior Analysis (2000 - 2022)
Program Contact: Dr. Laura Barcelos Nomicos
Bachelors
Program: BS in Psychology, Behavior Science (2015-current)
Department: Psychology
Modality: On-campus
Accreditation Status: Accredited through December 31, 2025. An extension has been granted while the program is undergoing board review. The program remains accredited (as of 2026).
Summary of Accreditation Board's Decision: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in 2021 to renew full accreditation of the BA in Behavior Analysis program for five years. This decision is based on the Board's professional judgement that the program demonstrated it adheres to the standards with no serious deficiencies.
Accreditation Board Notification Letter: Board's Decision Notification - Bachelor's Program
Outcome Data: 2015 - 2024
Program Mission: The mission of the undergraduate psychology degree specialization in behavior analysis is to produce skilled behavior analysts who meet the needs of the community and contribute to science and practice of behavior analysis.
Previous Program Name: Bachelor's in Arts (BA) in Psychology, Behavior Analysis Specialization (2000 - 2022)
Program Contact: Dr. Ramona Houmanfar