ABA programs in Florida
ABA programs in Florida
Florida has 11 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
- 11 verified university ABA programs in Florida
- Delivery: 3 online · 1 hybrid · 5 in-person
- 9,131 registered Ripley users in Florida
- Licensure: no separate state license; BCBA certification is the standard
The programs
Compare Florida ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Institute of Technology | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Melbourne | In-person | 44 | |
| University of South Florida | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Tampa | In-person | 45 | |
| University of West Florida | M.S. in Behavior Analysis | Pensacola | Online | 39 | |
| Florida International University | M.S. in Behavior Analysis | Miami | Hybrid | 45 | |
| Florida Atlantic University | M.Ed. in Special Education (ABA concentration) | Boca Raton | Online | ||
| Rollins College | M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science | Winter Park | In-person | 45 | |
| Nova Southeastern University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Fort Lauderdale | Online | 30 | |
| Florida State University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Tallahassee | In-person | 39 | Not required |
| University of Miami | M.S. in Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis) | Coral Gables | In-person | 42 | |
| University of Central Florida | M.Ed. in Exceptional Student Education (ABA Track) | Orlando | 36 | ||
| University of Florida | Gainesville | 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 Florida
Florida does not license behavior analysts separately: BCBA certification itself is the professional standard there. Verified against board and BACB licensure resources July 15, 2026.
Tracking fieldwork hours in Florida
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 9,131 registered Ripley users in Florida, including trainees from Florida Institute of Technology, track those hours with Ripley for free.