ABA programs in Indiana

ABA programs in Indiana

Indiana has 4 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

  • 4 verified university ABA programs in Indiana
  • Delivery: 4 online
  • 1,917 registered Ripley users in Indiana
  • Licensure: Indiana licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))

The programs

Compare Indiana ABA programs

ProgramDegreeCityDeliveryCreditsGRE
Ball State UniversityM.A. in Applied Behavior AnalysisMuncieOnline30Not required
Purdue University GlobalM.S. in Applied Behavior AnalysisWest LafayetteOnline45
Purdue UniversityM.S.Ed. in Educational Studies (Applied Behavior Analysis)West LafayetteOnline44
Marian UniversityIndianapolisOnline

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 Indiana

Indiana licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the IN Professional Licensing Agency, 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 Indiana

Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 1,917 registered Ripley users in Indiana, including trainees from Ball State University, track those hours with Ripley for free.

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Frequently asked questions

How many ABA programs are there in Indiana?

This directory lists 4 verified university ABA programs in Indiana: institutions with an ABAI-accredited program, a BACB-verified course sequence, or a named graduate ABA degree or certificate. By delivery: 4 online.

Are there online ABA programs in Indiana?

Yes. 4 of the 4 verified Indiana programs are delivered online. Fieldwork hours are still completed in person at an approved site.

Do behavior analysts need a license in Indiana?

Yes. Indiana licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the IN Professional Licensing Agency, in addition to BCBA certification. Verified July 15, 2026.

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

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