Purdue Global offers applied behavior analysis training at three currently enrolling levels, all backed by the Purdue University name. Students can enter through the Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis, which is designed to meet BCaBA Pathway 2 coursework requirements, or through the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, both designed to meet BCBA Pathway 2 coursework requirements. Coursework across the sequence covers behavioral assessment, ethics, and intervention design, and the master's program builds in BCBA exam preparation along with a practice exam.

• Bachelor's/master's/graduate certificate options let students enter ABA training at the credential level that fits their career stage
• Bachelor's coursework is designed to meet BACB Pathway 2 coursework requirements toward BCaBA eligibility
• Master's and postgraduate certificate coursework is designed to meet BACB Pathway 2 coursework requirements toward BCBA eligibility
• Backed by the Purdue University name and academic infrastructure
• 100% online with a 10-week term calendar and rolling multi-start enrollment
• Optional fieldwork lets master's students begin accruing supervised hours while still in coursework
• Master's curriculum includes built-in BCBA exam preparation and a practice exam.

Pepperdine University's online MS in Applied Behavior Analysis prepares students to pursue BCBA certification through a curriculum grounded in behavioral psychology, autism spectrum disorder intervention, and organizational behavior management, subject to the BACB's separate degree, fieldwork, and examination requirements. Delivered through OnlinePsychology@Pepperdine, the program pairs weekly live evening classes with a network of more than 50 approved clinical sites for hands-on practicum training. The evening format and no-GRE admissions process are built around working professionals who can't step away from a job to go back to school full time.

• Backed by Pepperdine's Graduate School of Education and Psychology and its WSCUC regional accreditation
• Coursework is designed to meet BACB Pathway 2 behavior-analytic coursework requirements toward BCBA/BCaBA eligibility
• More than 50 approved clinical site partners support hands-on practicum placement
• No GRE required for admission
• Evening class format built for working professionals
• 4 annual start terms with rolling admission
• Access to an alumni network of more than 20K professionals.

Arizona State University's online Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis condenses BCBA-track coursework into a seven-course sequence that working professionals can finish without committing to a full master's program. The curriculum covers behavior assessment, intervention strategies, and the ethical standards behavior analysts are expected to follow. ASU backs the certificate with its regular instructional resources, and diplomas and transcripts read Arizona State University without indicating the coursework was completed online.

• 7-course 21-credit sequence is designed to meet BACB Pathway 2 behavior-analytic coursework requirements toward BCBA eligibility
• No GRE required for admission
• Optional practicum available for students who want to begin BCBA-supervised fieldwork while enrolled
• Accelerated 7.5-week terms with multiple start dates a year
• 100% online with diplomas and transcripts that read Arizona State University
• Backed by ASU's Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.

Walden University's online MS in Applied Behavior Analysis is built for students who want a focused path into behavior analysis without relocating or pausing a career. The curriculum concentrates specifically on the coursework needed to pursue BCBA certification, covering behavioral assessment, ethics, and evidence-based intervention design. Walden pairs the degree with flexible year-round enrollment rather than a fixed fall or spring calendar, and a bachelor's degree is the only academic prerequisite to apply.

• Coursework is designed to meet BACB Pathway 2 behavior-analytic coursework requirements toward BCBA eligibility
• Frequent start dates and year-round enrollment
• Bachelor's degree is the only academic prerequisite for admission
• Optional coursework available to help students work toward supervised fieldwork hours
• Walden is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Northern Kentucky University's online M.A.Ed. in Teacher as Leader in Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis is built for licensed teachers who want to specialize in supporting students with autism spectrum disorder. The program blends special education instructional strategy with BACB-aligned behavior-analytic coursework, taught by the same faculty who teach NKU's on-campus courses. Graduates leave prepared to pursue BCBA certification while also earning Rank 2 teaching certification in Kentucky.

• Coursework is designed to meet BACB Pathway 2 behavior-analytic coursework requirements toward BCBA eligibility
• Doubles as a path to Rank 2 teaching certification in Kentucky
• 6 start dates a year across fall/spring/summer
• Program can be completed in as few as 18 months
• Same faculty teach the online and on-campus sections
• NKU's College of Education is CAEP-accredited
• GRE requirement is waived for applicants with a 3.0+ undergraduate GPA or an existing master's degree.

Campbellsville University's online Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Learning Behavior Disorders Certification (P-12), prepares graduates to teach Kentucky students from primary through 12th grade who have learning and behavior disorders. The fully online curriculum blends general education content with special education theory and methods, and it culminates in a full semester of student teaching in a real classroom. Students can transfer up to 90 credits toward the degree, and the program is designed to meet the educational requirements for initial Kentucky certification in Learning and Behavior Disorders; candidates must also satisfy applicable Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board certification requirements.

• Designed to meet the educational requirements for initial Kentucky certification in Learning and Behavior Disorders P-12
• CAEP-accredited education program
• 100% online coursework with a full semester of in-classroom student teaching built in
• Up to 90 transfer credits accepted toward the degree
• Multiple start dates a year in spring/summer/fall
• Campbellsville is a military-friendly Yellow Ribbon participant
• A $1500 transfer scholarship is available to students coming from a KCTCS campus.