ABA programs in Rhode Island

ABA programs in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 1 verified university ABA program: an institution 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

  • 1 verified university ABA program in Rhode Island
  • Delivery: 1 in-person
  • 209 registered Ripley users in Rhode Island
  • Licensure: Rhode Island licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst)

The programs

Behavior analyst licensure in Rhode Island

Rhode Island licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst, issued by the RI Department of Health, 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 Rhode Island

Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 209 registered Ripley users in Rhode Island, including trainees from Salve Regina University, track those hours with Ripley for free.

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Frequently asked questions

How many ABA programs are there in Rhode Island?

This directory lists 1 verified university ABA program in Rhode Island: institutions with an ABAI-accredited program, a BACB-verified course sequence, or a named graduate ABA degree or certificate. By delivery: 1 in-person.

Do behavior analysts need a license in Rhode Island?

Yes. Rhode Island licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst, issued by the RI Department of Health, in addition to BCBA certification. Verified July 15, 2026.

How many fieldwork hours do BCBA trainees in Rhode Island 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. Rhode Island trainees track these hours with tools like Ripley Fieldwork Tracker.

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