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ABA programs in Connecticut

ABA programs in Connecticut

Connecticut 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 Connecticut
  • Delivery: 1 online · 2 hybrid
  • 957 registered Ripley users in Connecticut
  • Licensure: Connecticut licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))

The programs

West Hartford · HybridUniversity of Saint JosephM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 70% first-time pass rate (2024)Danbury · OnlineWestern Connecticut State UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 74% first-time pass rate (2024)New Haven · HybridSouthern Connecticut State UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 57% first-time pass rate (2024)

Compare Connecticut ABA programs

ProgramDegreeCityDeliveryCreditsGRE
University of Saint JosephM.S. in Applied Behavior AnalysisWest HartfordHybrid39
Western Connecticut State UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior AnalysisDanburyOnline30
Southern Connecticut State UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior AnalysisNew HavenHybrid39

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 Connecticut

Connecticut licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the CT Department of Public Health, 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 Connecticut

Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 957 registered Ripley users in Connecticut, including trainees from University of Saint Joseph, track those hours with Ripley for free.

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Frequently asked questions

How many ABA programs are there in Connecticut?

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

Are there online ABA programs in Connecticut?

Yes. 1 of the 3 verified Connecticut programs is delivered online. Fieldwork hours are still completed in person at an approved site.

Do behavior analysts need a license in Connecticut?

Yes. Connecticut licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the CT Department of Public Health, in addition to BCBA certification. Verified July 15, 2026.

How many fieldwork hours do BCBA trainees in Connecticut 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. Connecticut trainees track these hours with tools like Ripley Fieldwork Tracker.

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