ABA programs in Colorado
ABA programs in Colorado
Colorado 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 Colorado
- Delivery: 1 online
- 1,285 registered Ripley users in Colorado
- Licensure: law passed, not yet fully implemented
The programs
Compare Colorado ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver | M.A. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) | Denver | Online | 30 | |
| University of Northern Colorado | Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis | Greeley | 21 | ||
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | M.A. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) | Colorado Springs | 30 |
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 Colorado
Colorado 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 Colorado
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 1,285 registered Ripley users in Colorado, including trainees from University of Colorado Denver, track those hours with Ripley for free.