ABA programs in Virginia
ABA programs in Virginia
Virginia 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 Virginia
- Delivery: 5 online · 1 hybrid · 2 in-person
- 2,039 registered Ripley users in Virginia
- Licensure: Virginia licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))
The programs
Compare Virginia ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | M.Ed. in Special Education (Behavior Analysis) | Fairfax | Online | 36 | |
| Liberty University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Lynchburg | In-person | 36 | |
| Mary Baldwin University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Staunton | Online | ||
| Shenandoah University | M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Winchester | Online | 33 | |
| James Madison University | M.A. in Psychological Sciences (Behavior Analysis) | Harrisonburg | In-person | 36 | |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis | Richmond | Hybrid | ||
| University of Virginia | M.Ed. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) | Charlottesville | Online | Not required | |
| Old Dominion University | Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis | Norfolk | Online | 21 |
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 Virginia
Virginia licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the VA Board of Medicine, 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 Virginia
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 2,039 registered Ripley users in Virginia, including trainees from George Mason University, track those hours with Ripley for free.