ABA programs in Wisconsin

ABA programs in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 2 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

  • 2 verified university ABA programs in Wisconsin
  • Delivery: 1 online · 1 in-person
  • 530 registered Ripley users in Wisconsin
  • Licensure: Wisconsin licenses behavior analysts (Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA))

The programs

Compare Wisconsin ABA programs

ProgramDegreeCityDeliveryCreditsGRE
Marquette UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior AnalysisMilwaukeeIn-person
University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterM.S.E. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)WhitewaterOnline36

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 Wisconsin

Wisconsin licenses behavior analysts. Practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), 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 Wisconsin

Whichever program you choose, BCBA certification requires 2,000 supervised (or 1,500 concentrated) fieldwork hours logged to BACB rules. 530 registered Ripley users in Wisconsin, including trainees from Marquette University, track those hours with Ripley for free.

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Frequently asked questions

How many ABA programs are there in Wisconsin?

This directory lists 2 verified university ABA programs in Wisconsin: 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 Wisconsin?

Yes. 1 of the 2 verified Wisconsin programs is delivered online. Fieldwork hours are still completed in person at an approved site.

Do behavior analysts need a license in Wisconsin?

Yes. Wisconsin licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), in addition to BCBA certification. Verified July 15, 2026.

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

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