ABA programs in Arkansas
ABA programs in Arkansas
Arkansas has 2 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
- 2 verified university ABA programs in Arkansas
- Delivery: 2 online
- 495 registered Ripley users in Arkansas
- Licensure: law passed, not yet fully implemented
The programs
Compare Arkansas ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Baptist University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Arkadelphia | Online | 36 | Not required |
| University of Arkansas | Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis | Fayetteville | Online | 21 | Not required |
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 Arkansas
Arkansas has passed a behavior-analyst licensure law that is not yet fully implemented; BCBA certification remains the operative credential while rules are finalized. Verified against board and BACB licensure resources July 15, 2026.
Tracking fieldwork hours in Arkansas
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 495 registered Ripley users in Arkansas, including trainees from Ouachita Baptist University, track those hours with Ripley for free.