ABAI Accredited Programs
University of Nevada, Reno
Ph.D. Program in Behavior Analysis from the Psychology Department (2000–2020)
Accreditation status: Accredited (application for renewal is under review)
The University of Nevada, Reno Doctoral Program in Behavior Analysis trains graduates to teach, do research, and work as consultants or administrators in the public and private sectors. This degree requires 94 graduate credits, is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International, and has a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) approved course sequence through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Aggregate Report: 2015 - 2018
MA Program in Behavior Analysis from the Psychology Department (2000–2020)
Accreditation status: Accredited (application for renewal is under review)
The University of Nevada, Reno Master's Degree Program in Behavior Analysis trains graduates for employment as senior service providers in such fields as developmental disabilities, education, mental health, or business and industry. This degree requires 38 graduate credits, is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International, and has a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) approved course sequence through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Aggregate Report: 2015 - 2018
MA Satellite Program in Behavior Analysis from the Psychology Department (2000-2020)
Accreditation status: Accredited (application for renewal is under review)
The University of Nevada, Reno delivers programs of study in behavior analysis at off-campus locations around the world under the sponsorship of human service agencies, businesses and other organizations. The aim of these programs is to provide opportunities for training in behavior analysis in regions where such is unavailable or inaccessible to fully employed people seeking career advancement. Training is delivered face-to-face at sponsor's worksites, online or by a combination of these modes of delivery as suited to sponsors' interests and students' needs.
Aggregate Report: 2015 - 2018
BA Program in Behavior Analysis from the Psychology Department (2015-2020)
Accreditation status: Accredited (application for renewal is under review)
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. This mission is achieved by providing comprehensive training in behavior analysis, out of which more advanced basic, applied and theoretical interests may be developed. The degree specialization, in the context of the psychology major, prepares students for graduate study or for paraprofessional careers in human services. The specialization involves 19 credits.
Aggregate Report: 2015 - 2018
These programs include ABAI verified course sequences for BACB examination applications.
Contact for programs: Dr. Ramona Houmanfar
Executive Summary: The doctoral and two mater's programs were re-accredited in 2015 and the bachelor's programs was accredited in 2015, each for five years, based on the professional judgement of the ABAI Executive Council upon recommendation from the Behavior Analysis Accreditation Board that all accreditation standards were met with no serious deficiencies. The programs have applied for re-accredtiation under the ABAI Accreditation Board in 2020.