ABAI Accredited Programs
West Virginia University
Doctoral
Program: PhD in Psychology with a Specialization in Behavior Analysis from the Psychology Department (2003–2012; 2014–2031)
Accreditation Status: Accredited through December 31, 2031
Summary of Accreditation Board's Decision: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in 2024 to renew full accreditation of the Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialization 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 - 2023
Program Mission: The mission of the PhD program area in Behavior Analysis at West Virginia University is to produce an individual who can function effectively in various academic or applied settings, advance our understanding of the principles of behavior, and apply those principles to socially significant problems.
Master's
Program: MS in Behavior Analysis from the Psychology Department (2024–2030)
Note: This degree is available only to students who have been accepted into the accredited PhD program.
Accreditation Status: Accredited through December 31, 2030
Summary of Accreditation Board's Decision: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in 2024 to grant full accreditation of the MS 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: N/A
Program Mission: The mission of the PhD program area in Behavior Analysis at West Virginia University is to produce an individual who can function effectively in various academic or applied settings, advance our understanding of the principles of behavior, and apply those principles to socially significant problems.
Undergraduate
Program: Undergraduate Certificate in Behavior Analysis (BS and BA) from the Psychology Department (2024-2030)
Accreditation Status: Accredited through December 31, 2030
Summary of Accreditation Board's Decision: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in 2024 to grant full accreditation of the Undergraduate Certificate in Behavior Analysis (BS and BA) 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 - Undergraduate Program
Outcome Data: N/A
Program Mission: The mission of the Undergraduate Certificate Program in Behavior Analysis is to improve human health and well-being by providing students with foundational knowledge in basic and applied behavior analysis, so that they are prepared for graduate study in behavior analysis and related fields or for direct employment.
Contact: Dr. Michael Perone