ABA programs in West Virginia

ABA programs in West Virginia

West Virginia 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 West Virginia
  • Delivery: 1 online · 1 in-person
  • 164 registered Ripley users in West Virginia
  • Licensure: no separate state license; BCBA certification is the standard

The programs

Compare West Virginia ABA programs

ProgramDegreeCityDeliveryCreditsGRE
West Virginia UniversityM.S. in Psychology (Behavior Analysis)MorgantownIn-person36Not required
Marshall UniversityM.A. in Applied Behavior AnalysisHuntington
Martinsburg CollegeM.S. in Applied Behavior AnalysisMartinsburgOnline30Not 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 West Virginia

West Virginia 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 West Virginia

Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 164 registered Ripley users in West Virginia, including trainees from West Virginia University, track those hours with Ripley for free.

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Frequently asked questions

How many ABA programs are there in West Virginia?

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

Are there online ABA programs in West Virginia?

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

Do behavior analysts need a license in West Virginia?

No. West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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. West Virginia trainees track these hours with tools like Ripley Fieldwork Tracker.

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