ABA programs in Kansas

ABA programs in Kansas

Kansas 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 Kansas
  • Delivery: 1 online · 2 in-person
  • 400 registered Ripley users in Kansas
  • Licensure: Kansas licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))

The programs

Compare Kansas ABA programs

ProgramDegreeCityDeliveryCreditsGRE
University of KansasM.A. in Applied Behavioral ScienceLawrenceIn-person30Not required
Pittsburg State UniversityM.S. in Psychology, Behavior Analysis emphasisPittsburgIn-person
Wichita State UniversityM.Ed. in Applied Behavior AnalysisWichitaOnline36

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 Kansas

Kansas licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the KS Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, 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 Kansas

Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 400 registered Ripley users in Kansas, including trainees from University of Kansas, track those hours with Ripley for free.

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Frequently asked questions

How many ABA programs are there in Kansas?

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

Are there online ABA programs in Kansas?

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

Do behavior analysts need a license in Kansas?

Yes. Kansas licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the KS Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, in addition to BCBA certification. Verified July 15, 2026.

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

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