ABA programs in Illinois
ABA programs in Illinois
Illinois has 5 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
- 5 verified university ABA programs in Illinois
- Delivery: 1 online · 1 hybrid · 3 in-person
- 1,967 registered Ripley users in Illinois
- Licensure: Illinois licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))
The programs
Compare Illinois ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago School | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Chicago | In-person | 38 | |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | M.S. in Behavior Analysis and Therapy | Carbondale | In-person | 45 | |
| Loyola University Chicago | M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Chicago | Online | 30 | |
| National Louis University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Chicago | Hybrid | 38 | |
| University of Illinois Chicago | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, Disability, and Diversity in Urban Society | Chicago | In-person | 40 |
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 Illinois
Illinois licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the IL Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, 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 Illinois
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 1,967 registered Ripley users in Illinois, including trainees from The Chicago School, track those hours with Ripley for free.