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ABA programs in South Dakota

ABA programs in South Dakota

South Dakota 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 South Dakota
  • Delivery: 1 online
  • 110 registered Ripley users in South Dakota
  • Licensure: South Dakota licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))

The programs

Sioux Falls · OnlineAugustana UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · 63% first-time pass rate (2024)

Behavior analyst licensure in South Dakota

South Dakota licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the SD Board of Social Work 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 South Dakota

Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 110 registered Ripley users in South Dakota, including trainees from Augustana University, track those hours with Ripley for free.

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Frequently asked questions

How many ABA programs are there in South Dakota?

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

Are there online ABA programs in South Dakota?

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

Do behavior analysts need a license in South Dakota?

Yes. South Dakota licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the SD Board of Social Work Examiners, in addition to BCBA certification. Verified July 15, 2026.

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

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