ABA programs in Michigan
ABA programs in Michigan
Michigan has 8 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
- 8 verified university ABA programs in Michigan
- Delivery: 1 online · 2 hybrid · 4 in-person
- 2,287 registered Ripley users in Michigan
- Licensure: Michigan licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))
The programs
Compare Michigan ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland University | M.Ed. in Special Education (ABA concentration) | Rochester | Hybrid | 45 | |
| Michigan State University | M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis | East Lansing | Hybrid | 37 | Not required |
| Grand Valley State University | Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis | Allendale | 21 | ||
| Eastern Michigan University | M.S. in Clinical Behavioral Psychology | Ypsilanti | In-person | 60 | Not required |
| Wayne State University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Detroit | Online | 40 | |
| Michigan School of Psychology | M.A. in Clinical Psychology (ABA concentration) | Farmington Hills | In-person | ||
| Northern Michigan University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Marquette | In-person | ||
| Western Michigan University | M.A. in Behavior Analysis | Kalamazoo | In-person | 37 |
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 Michigan
Michigan licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the MI Board of Behavior Analysts, 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 Michigan
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 2,287 registered Ripley users in Michigan, including trainees from Oakland University, track those hours with Ripley for free.