ABA programs in South Carolina

ABA programs in South Carolina

South Carolina has 3 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

  • 3 verified university ABA programs in South Carolina
  • Delivery: 1 online · 1 hybrid · 1 in-person
  • 1,039 registered Ripley users in South Carolina
  • Licensure: no separate state license; BCBA certification is the standard

The programs

Compare South Carolina ABA programs

ProgramDegreeCityDeliveryCreditsGRE
Francis Marion UniversityM.S. in Applied Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis)FlorenceIn-person
Clemson UniversityM.Ed. in Special EducationClemsonOnline33Required
University of South CarolinaM.Ed. in Applied Behavior AnalysisColumbiaHybrid

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 South Carolina

South Carolina does not license behavior analysts separately: BCBA certification itself is the professional standard there. Verified against board and BACB licensure resources July 15, 2026.

Tracking fieldwork hours in South Carolina

Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 1,039 registered Ripley users in South Carolina, including trainees from Francis Marion University, track those hours with Ripley for free.

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Frequently asked questions

How many ABA programs are there in South Carolina?

This directory lists 3 verified university ABA programs in South Carolina: institutions with an ABAI-accredited program, a BACB-verified course sequence, or a named graduate ABA degree or certificate. By delivery: 1 online · 1 hybrid · 1 in-person.

Are there online ABA programs in South Carolina?

Yes. 1 of the 3 verified South Carolina programs is delivered online. Fieldwork hours are still completed in person at an approved site.

Do behavior analysts need a license in South Carolina?

No. South Carolina does not license behavior analysts separately: BCBA certification itself is the professional standard there. Verified against BACB licensure resources July 15, 2026.

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

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