ABA programs in Minnesota
ABA programs in Minnesota
Minnesota 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 Minnesota
- Delivery: 2 online · 1 hybrid · 1 in-person
- 860 registered Ripley users in Minnesota
- Licensure: Minnesota licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))
The programs
Compare Minnesota ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capella University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Minneapolis | Online | 60 | Not required |
| Walden University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Minneapolis | Online | 48 | |
| St. Cloud State University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | St. Cloud | Hybrid | 52 | |
| University of Minnesota, Twin Cities | M.A. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis emphasis) | Minneapolis | In-person | 33 |
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 Minnesota
Minnesota licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the MN Board of Psychology, 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 Minnesota
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 860 registered Ripley users in Minnesota, including trainees from Capella University, track those hours with Ripley for free.