ABAI Accredited Programs
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Doctoral
Program: PhD in Psychology with a Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (2023–2028)
Department: Psychology
Modality: On-campus
Accreditation Status: Accredited through December 31, 2028
Summary of Accreditation Board's Decision: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in 2023 to grant accreditation to the PhD in Psychology with a concentration in ABA on-campus 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 - Doctoral Program
Outcome Data: 2023 - 2024
Program Mission: The mission of the PhD Program in Psychology in Behavior Analysis at the University of North Carolina (UNCW) is to contribute to the advancement of the science and practice of behavior analysis by training graduate students in all major domains of behavior analysis. The curriculum offers coursework designed to provide strong backgrounds in the experimental and applied analyses of behavior, and in the methodological and conceptual foundations of behavior analysis. It is also designed to train graduates to develop a level of independence in research, teaching, and/or practice, so that they are prepared for leadership roles academic, government, business, and/or human-service settings. This program includes an ABAI verified course sequence.
Masters
Program: MS in Psychology with a Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (2023–2028)
Department: Psychology
Modality: On-campus
Accreditation Status: Accredited through December 31, 2028
Summary of Accreditation Board's Decision: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in 2023 to grant accreditation to the MS in Psychology with a concentration in ABA on-campus 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: 2023 - 2024
Program Mission: The mission of the Master of Science (MS) program in behavior analysis at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is to contribute to the advancement of the science and practice of behavior analysis by training graduate students in all the major domains of behavior analysis. The curriculum offers coursework designed to provide strong backgrounds in the experimental and applied analyses of behavior, and in the methodological and conceptual foundations of behavior analysis. Proficiency in both research and practice is emphasized by requiring an empirical thesis and by providing supervised practical experiences. Graduates of the program are prepared to move on to doctoral programs or to immediate employment at the master’s level. This program includes an ABAI verified course sequence (VCS).
Contact: Dr. Chris Hughes