ABA programs in North Carolina
ABA programs in North Carolina
North Carolina has 2 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
- 2 verified university ABA programs in North Carolina
- Delivery: 1 online · 1 in-person
- 3,010 registered Ripley users in North Carolina
- Licensure: North Carolina licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))
The programs
Compare North Carolina ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | M.Ed. in Special Education & Child Development (Applied Behavior Analysis) | Charlotte | Online | 33 | |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | M.S. in Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis) | Wilmington | In-person | 52 |
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 North Carolina
North Carolina licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the NC Behavior Analyst Licensure Board (NCBALB), 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 North Carolina
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 3,010 registered Ripley users in North Carolina, including trainees from University of North Carolina at Charlotte, track those hours with Ripley for free.