ABA programs in Maryland
ABA programs in Maryland
Maryland 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 Maryland
- Delivery: 1 online · 1 hybrid · 1 in-person
- 1,438 registered Ripley users in Maryland
- Licensure: Maryland licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))
The programs
Compare Maryland ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St. Mary's University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Emmitsburg | Hybrid | 42 | |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore County | M.A. in Human Services Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis) | Baltimore | In-person | 36 | Not required |
| Johns Hopkins University | M.S. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) | Baltimore | Online | 36 | Not required |
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 Maryland
Maryland licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the MD Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists, 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 Maryland
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 1,438 registered Ripley users in Maryland, including trainees from Mount St. Mary's University, track those hours with Ripley for free.