Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board

Documents, Forms, and Policies

To request a translated version of any of the documents, please email abaiaccreditation@abainternational.org with your request.

Programs Seeking Accreditation

• Eligibility Request
• Accreditation Handbook (Updated July 2026)
• Self-Study (updated July 2026): Download the self-study ahead of time to review the standards and requirements. The program will share the final self-study and supporting attachments/materials with ABAI electronically (please contact us about this process). Note: the standards were approved in 2015 and remain the same. The form has been updated since then and most recently in July 2026 for editorial improvements. All applications submitted after September 1, 2026 must use this version of the self-study report form.
• Data Tables: an optional spreadsheet to aid in the organization of statistical data required in the self-study application form (these data must be entered directly into the application).

Additional Resources:

• Guidance for Supervised Experiential Learning
• Important Timelines for Transitioning to ABAI Accreditation
• Program Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities
• Guidance for the Thesis or Equivalent Standard
• Guidance for Separating Programs: These guidelines are designed to aid in determining whether the program structure and modalities warrant separate designations and applications. If your program offers more than one modality (online and on-campus), please briefly answer the following questions and email the completed document to abaiaccreditation@abainternational.org for further support.
• Sample Syllabi The Accreditation Board reviewed and published exemplary syllabi for reference.
• Syllabus Review: Programs may submit completed syllabi for review and feedback from the Accreditation Board.

Preparing for the Site Visit:

• Checklist for Program Coordinators
• Virtual Site Visit Information
• On Campus Site Visit Information
• Travel Coordination

Accredited Programs

• Change Report Form Instructions (for reference only)
• Submit a change report form using the electronic Accredited Program - Change Report Form
• Policy on Disclosure of Accreditation Status
• Annual Report Requirements: Each accredited program is required to submit an annual report to the Board, providing statistical data and other information about the sponsor institution, program(s), faculty, and students. The information submitted in the annual report is used to update ABAI Accreditation Board records to help determine whether the program continues to comply with the accreditation standards. The document provides the questions for advanced review - programs submit their reports electronically.

Site Visitors

• Site Visitor Training Manual
• Site Visitor Attestation Form
• Document Retention Policy for Accreditation Records
• Conflict of Interest Policy

Governance

• Governance Policies
• Policy on Degree Mills and Accreditation Mills
• Accreditation Handbook 
• Accreditation Fee Policy
• Policy on Non-Terminal Master's Programs