ABA programs in Tennessee
ABA programs in Tennessee
Tennessee has 6 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
- 6 verified university ABA programs in Tennessee
- Delivery: 1 online · 1 hybrid · 4 in-person
- 1,546 registered Ripley users in Tennessee
- Licensure: Tennessee licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))
The programs
Compare Tennessee ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Nashville | Hybrid | 36 | |
| University of Memphis | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Memphis | In-person | 36 | |
| Tennessee Tech University | M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction (Applied Behavior Analysis) | Cookeville | Online | 33 | |
| University of Tennessee, Knoxville | M.S. in Teacher Education (ABA Concentration) | Knoxville | In-person | 50 | |
| Vanderbilt University | M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Nashville | In-person | Not required | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | M.A. in Psychology (Applied Research and Methodology) | Murfreesboro | In-person | Required |
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 Tennessee
Tennessee licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the TN Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Committee, 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 Tennessee
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 1,546 registered Ripley users in Tennessee, including trainees from Lipscomb University, track those hours with Ripley for free.