ABA programs in Kentucky

ABA programs in Kentucky

Kentucky 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 Kentucky
  • Delivery: 3 online · 1 in-person
  • 815 registered Ripley users in Kentucky
  • Licensure: Kentucky licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))

The programs

Compare Kentucky ABA programs

ProgramDegreeCityDeliveryCreditsGRE
Eastern Kentucky UniversityM.S. in Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis)RichmondOnline42
University of KentuckyM.S. in Applied Behavior AnalysisLexingtonIn-person37Not required
University of LouisvilleM.Ed. in Special Education, Applied Behavior AnalysisLouisvilleOnline30
Northern Kentucky UniversityM.A.Ed. in Autism & Applied Behavior AnalysisHighland HeightsOnline

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 Kentucky

Kentucky licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the KY Applied Behavior Analysis Licensing 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 Kentucky

Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 815 registered Ripley users in Kentucky, including trainees from Eastern Kentucky University, track those hours with Ripley for free.

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Frequently asked questions

How many ABA programs are there in Kentucky?

This directory lists 4 verified university ABA programs in Kentucky: institutions with an ABAI-accredited program, a BACB-verified course sequence, or a named graduate ABA degree or certificate. By delivery: 3 online · 1 in-person.

Are there online ABA programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 3 of the 4 verified Kentucky programs are delivered online. Fieldwork hours are still completed in person at an approved site.

Do behavior analysts need a license in Kentucky?

Yes. Kentucky licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the KY Applied Behavior Analysis Licensing Board, in addition to BCBA certification. Verified July 15, 2026.

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

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