ABA programs in Ohio

Ohio has 8 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

8 verified university ABA programs in Ohio
Delivery: 5 online · 1 hybrid · 1 in-person
1,580 registered Ripley users in Ohio
Licensure: Ohio licenses behavior analysts (Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA))

The programs

Cincinnati · OnlineUniversity of CincinnatiM.S. in Behavior Analysis · 51% first-time pass rate (2024)Kent · OnlineKent State UniversityBehavioral Intervention Specialist Graduate Certificate · 44% first-time pass rate (2024)University Heights · HybridJohn Carroll UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis Dayton · OnlineUniversity of DaytonMaster of Applied Behavior Analysis · 29% first-time pass rate (2024)Youngstown · In-personYoungstown State UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 75% first-time pass rate (2024)Columbus · OnlineOhio State UniversityM.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis Bowling Green · OnlineBowling Green State UniversityM.Ed. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) · 50% first-time pass rate (2024)OxfordMiami UniversityGraduate ABA program

Compare Ohio ABA programs

Program	Degree	City	Delivery	Credits	GRE
University of Cincinnati	M.S. in Behavior Analysis	Cincinnati	Online	36	Not required
Kent State University	Behavioral Intervention Specialist Graduate Certificate	Kent	Online	24
John Carroll University	M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis	University Heights	Hybrid	39
University of Dayton	Master of Applied Behavior Analysis	Dayton	Online		Not required
Youngstown State University	M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis	Youngstown	In-person	42
Ohio State University	M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis	Columbus	Online	36
Bowling Green State University	M.Ed. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)	Bowling Green	Online	31
Miami University		Oxford

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 Ohio

Ohio licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA), issued by the OH 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 Ohio

Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 1,580 registered Ripley users in Ohio, including trainees from University of Cincinnati, track those hours with Ripley for free.

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Frequently asked questions

How many ABA programs are there in Ohio?

This directory lists 8 verified university ABA programs in Ohio: institutions with an ABAI-accredited program, a BACB-verified course sequence, or a named graduate ABA degree or certificate. By delivery: 5 online · 1 hybrid · 1 in-person.

Are there online ABA programs in Ohio?

Yes. 5 of the 8 verified Ohio programs are delivered online. Fieldwork hours are still completed in person at an approved site.

Do behavior analysts need a license in Ohio?

Yes. Ohio licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA), issued by the OH Board of Psychology, in addition to BCBA certification. Verified July 15, 2026.

How many fieldwork hours do BCBA trainees in Ohio need?

The BACB requirement is the same nationwide: 2,000 hours of Supervised Fieldwork or 1,500 hours of Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork, with at least 60% unrestricted activity within a 5-year window. The monthly range is 20 to 130 hours under pre-2027 rules and 20 to 160 for applications on or after January 1, 2027. Ohio trainees track these hours with tools like Ripley Fieldwork Tracker.

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