ABA programs in Washington
ABA programs in Washington
Washington has 4 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
- 4 verified university ABA programs in Washington
- Delivery: 2 hybrid · 1 in-person
- 828 registered Ripley users in Washington
- Licensure: Washington licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))
The programs
Compare Washington ABA programs
| Program | Degree | City | Delivery | Credits | GRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Seattle | |||
| Whitworth University | M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Spokane | Hybrid | Not required | |
| Gonzaga University | M.Ed. in Special Education (Behavior Analysis Emphasis) | Spokane | In-person | 32 | |
| Pacific Lutheran University | M.Ed. (Applied Behavior Analysis concentration) | Tacoma | Hybrid | 36 |
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 Washington
Washington licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the WA State 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 Washington
Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 828 registered Ripley users in Washington, including trainees from University of Washington, track those hours with Ripley for free.