ABA programs in Louisiana
ABA programs in Louisiana
Louisiana 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 Louisiana
- Delivery: 2 hybrid · 2 in-person
- 1,053 registered Ripley users in Louisiana
- Licensure: Louisiana licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))
The programs
Compare Louisiana ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls State University | M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction (Applied Behavior Analysis) | Thibodaux | Hybrid | ||
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Baton Rouge | 53 | ||
| Louisiana State University | Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis | Baton Rouge | In-person | ||
| McNeese State University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Lake Charles | Hybrid | 58 | Required |
| Louisiana State University Shreveport | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Shreveport | In-person | 45 |
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 Louisiana
Louisiana licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the LA Behavior Analyst 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 Louisiana
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 1,053 registered Ripley users in Louisiana, including trainees from Nicholls State University, track those hours with Ripley for free.