Guidelines for the Accreditation of Graduate Programs in Behavior Analysis
Accreditation Committee Chair
If you are interested in accrediting your Master's or doctoral program in behavior analysis, please contact:
- Dr. John C. Borrero
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- Department of Psychology
- 1000 Hilltop Circle
- Baltimore, MD 21250
Dr. Borrero will provide interested parties an ABA International Handbook on Accreditation (also available via the Table of Contents below) and a self-study questionnaire. If your program meets the prerequisites, a site visit by qualified behavior analysts will be arranged. Finally, the Accreditation Committee will make recommendations for accreditation to the ABA International Council.
Accreditation Manual Table of Contents
History and Background of ABA International Accreditation
Brief Summary of the Accreditation Process
Policies and Procedures: Primary Responsibilities
Policies and Procedures: Selecting Members of the Accreditation Board
Policies and Procedures: Selecting Site-Visit Team Members
Policies and Procedures: Methods of Review
ABA International Guide of Professional Conduct for Accreditation Site Visitors
ABA International Accredited Program Benefits Package
Instructions for Completing the Self-Study Materials
ABA International Accreditation of Master's-Level Programs
ABA International Accreditation of Doctoral-Level Programs
Appendices
ABA International Accreditation Self-Study and Site Visit Instructions Cover Sheet
ABA International Accreditation Self-Study Course Data
ABA International Accreditation Self-Study Summary of Student Theses, Dissertations and Papers
ABA International Accreditation Self-Study Summary of Recent Graduates
Download the ABA International Accreditation Manual (.pdf format)