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Higher Education Insider Newsletter: July 2026
July 2026: The July 2026 issue of ABAI's Higher Education Insider Newsletter is now available! You can read this issue here, or by visiting our resources webpage.
Updated Self-Study
July 2026: An updated version of the self-study is now available. Note: the standards were approved in 2015 and remain the same. The form has been updated for editorial improvements to combine three separate reports (the self-study, the site visitor report, and the program's response) into one document. This update will make the site visitors and board members' review simpler and reduce wasted time clicking between separate documents when conducting their review. All applications submitted after September 1, 2026 must use this updated (July 2026) version of the self-study report form, which can be accessed here.
Call for Nominations is Open
June 2026: The ABAI Accreditation Board seeks nominations for two positions on the Board: one basic behavior analyst and one community representative. Both positions will serve a three-year term for the calendar years 2027 - 2029. Please submit your nominations (including self-nominations) via the online submission form no later than September 28, 2026. Full details and qualifications are available on the submission form.
Updates to Change Report
June 2026: At its May 2026 meeting, the Accreditation Board approved updates to Title VI. Substantive Changes. To create a more consistent and effective review process, the distinction between substantive and non-substantive changes has been removed. Moving forward, all listed program changes will require Board notification and approval, allowing for appropriate review and monitoring when modifications may affect a program's ability to meet standards or may impact student outcomes. Additional examples of reportable changes have been added, and a new online change reporting form has been implemented to streamline submissions, which can be accessed here.
Policy on Non-Terminal Master's Programs
June 2026: The ABAI Accreditation Board voted in their May 2026 meeting to adopt a policy that would allow doctoral programs with non-terminal master's options to be accredited at both the master's and doctoral level, if the program elects to seek accreditation at the master's level. Accreditation fees associated with the master's program (e.g., application, sustaining, and site visit fees) would be waived. This policy goes into effect January 1, 2027. Additional information and stipulations can be found in the Policy on Non-Terminal Master's Programs.
Higher Education Insider Newsletter: April 2026
April 2026: The April 2026 issue of ABAI's Higher Education Insider Newsletter is now available! You can read this issue here, or by visiting our resources webpage.
CHEA Change of Scope
April 2026: In May 2021, the CHEA Board of Directors recognized the ABAI Accreditation Board for the following scope of accreditation: The Accreditation Board of the Association for Behavior Analysis International accredits degree programs in behavior analysis at the master's and doctoral levels in institutions of higher learning in the United States of America. (2021). At the time of our initial application, ABAI had not yet accredited the minimum number of bachelor's programs within the U.S. to obtain recognition. Throughout 2025, the ABAI Accreditation Board accredited additional bachelors-level programs, thus fulfillling the eligibility requirements and will submit a change of scope before May 1, 2026. Further information on CHEA and our CHEA recognition can be found here.
Higher Education Insider Newsletter: January 2026
January 2026: The January 2026 issue of ABAI's Higher Education Insider Newsletter is now available! You can read this issue here, or by visiting our resources webpage.
Higher Education Insider Newsletter: October 2025
October 2025: The October 2025 issue of ABAI's Higher Education Insider Newsletter is now available! The purpose of this newsletter is to provide updates and keep you informed on ABAI's educational initiatives. You can read this issue here, or by visiting our resources webpage.
Higher Education Insider Newsletter: April 2025
April 2025: The April 2025 issue of ABAI's Higher Education Insider Newsletter is now available! The purpose of this newsletter is to provide updates and keep you informed on ABAI's educational initiatives. You can read this issue here, or by visiting our resources webpage.
ABAI Accreditation Fees Announcement
April 2025: ABAI reviews accreditation fees on an ongoing basis to determine if adjustments are warranted. The current accreditation fees were established in 2016 and except for site visitor honoraria, which were added in 2023, the fees have remained consistent. In July 2024, new site visitor fees were announced and will go into effect July 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2026, new rates for other accreditation fees will go into effect. More details may be found in the April announcement and on the fee schedule webpage.
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