ABA programs in Missouri
ABA programs in Missouri
Missouri has 9 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
- 9 verified university ABA programs in Missouri
- Delivery: 4 online · 4 hybrid · 1 in-person
- 1,018 registered Ripley users in Missouri
- Licensure: Missouri licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))
The programs
Compare Missouri ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Springfield | In-person | 39 | |
| Saint Louis University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | St. Louis | Hybrid | 36 | |
| Lindenwood University | M.A. in Behavior Analysis | St. Charles | Hybrid | 42 | |
| Southeast Missouri State University | M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Cape Girardeau | Online | 42 | |
| Truman State University | M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Kirksville | Online | 32 | |
| University of Missouri-St. Louis | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | St. Louis | Hybrid | 40 | |
| University of Missouri, Columbia | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Columbia | Hybrid | 36 | |
| University of Central Missouri | M.S. in Behavior Analysis | Warrensburg | Online | 42 | |
| Webster University | M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Webster Groves | Online | 33 | 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 Missouri
Missouri licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the MO Behavior Analyst Advisory 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 Missouri
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 1,018 registered Ripley users in Missouri, including trainees from Missouri State University, track those hours with Ripley for free.