ABA programs in Arizona

ABA programs in Arizona

Arizona has 3 verified university ABA programs: institutions with an ABAI-accredited program, a BACB-verified course sequence, or a named graduate ABA credential. Here they are, with delivery format, licensure context, and how trainees there track BCBA fieldwork hours.

Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026

Key facts at a glance

  • 3 verified university ABA programs in Arizona
  • Delivery: 2 online · 1 in-person
  • 1,572 registered Ripley users in Arizona
  • Licensure: Arizona licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))

The programs

Compare Arizona ABA programs

ProgramDegreeCityDeliveryCreditsGRE
Arizona State UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior AnalysisTempeIn-person46
University of ArizonaM.A. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)TucsonOnline36
Northern Arizona UniversityM.Ed. in Applied Behavior AnalysisFlagstaffOnline30

Blank cells mean the detail was not confirmed on the university's own site; check the program page. Verified July 15, 2026.

Behavior analyst licensure in Arizona

Arizona licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the AZ Board of Psychologist Examiners, in addition to BCBA certification. See the board's licensure page. Verified against board and BACB licensure resources July 15, 2026.

Tracking fieldwork hours in Arizona

Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 1,572 registered Ripley users in Arizona, including trainees from Arizona State University, track those hours with Ripley for free.

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Frequently asked questions

How many ABA programs are there in Arizona?

This directory lists 3 verified university ABA programs in Arizona: institutions with an ABAI-accredited program, a BACB-verified course sequence, or a named graduate ABA degree or certificate. By delivery: 2 online · 1 in-person.

Are there online ABA programs in Arizona?

Yes. 2 of the 3 verified Arizona programs are delivered online. Fieldwork hours are still completed in person at an approved site.

Do behavior analysts need a license in Arizona?

Yes. Arizona licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the AZ Board of Psychologist Examiners, in addition to BCBA certification. Verified July 15, 2026.

How many fieldwork hours do BCBA trainees in Arizona need?

The BACB requirement is the same nationwide: 2,000 hours of Supervised Fieldwork or 1,500 hours of Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork, with at least 60% unrestricted activity within a 5-year window. The monthly range is 20 to 130 hours under pre-2027 rules and 20 to 160 for applications on or after January 1, 2027. Arizona trainees track these hours with tools like Ripley Fieldwork Tracker.

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