ABA programs in Mississippi
ABA programs in Mississippi
Mississippi 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 Mississippi
- Delivery: 1 hybrid · 2 in-person
- 274 registered Ripley users in Mississippi
- Licensure: Mississippi licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))
The programs
Compare Mississippi ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | M.S. in Educational Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis) | Starkville | Hybrid | 40 | |
| University of Mississippi | M.Ed. in Special Education (ABA) | Oxford | In-person | 30 | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | M.S. in Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis Emphasis) | Hattiesburg | In-person | 48 |
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 Mississippi
Mississippi licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the MS Autism 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 Mississippi
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 274 registered Ripley users in Mississippi, including trainees from Mississippi State University, track those hours with Ripley for free.