ABA programs in New Jersey
ABA programs in New Jersey
New Jersey has 10 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
- 10 verified university ABA programs in New Jersey
- Delivery: 3 online · 2 hybrid · 4 in-person
- 3,684 registered Ripley users in New Jersey
- Licensure: New Jersey licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))
The programs
Compare New Jersey ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kean University | M.A. in Special Education (ABA and Autism Spectrum Disorders) | Union | Online | 39 | |
| Rutgers University | Master of Applied Behavior Analysis | New Brunswick | In-person | 42 | Not required |
| Rowan University | M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Glassboro | In-person | 42 | |
| Felician University | M.A. in Education (Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis) | Lodi | Online | ||
| Rider University | M.A. in Applied Psychology (ABA) | Lawrenceville | Hybrid | 37 | |
| Caldwell University | M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Caldwell | In-person | 42 | |
| Georgian Court University | M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Lakewood | Hybrid | 39 | |
| Monmouth University | M.S.Ed. in Special Education (Autism/ABA Track) | West Long Branch | Online | 39 | |
| Saint Elizabeth University | Morristown | ||||
| Seton Hall University | M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis | South Orange | In-person | 42 |
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 New Jersey
New Jersey licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the NJ State Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners, 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 New Jersey
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 3,684 registered Ripley users in New Jersey, including trainees from Kean University, track those hours with Ripley for free.