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ABA master’s programs in South Dakota

2 schools with applied behavior analysis programs in South Dakota: master’s, doctoral, certificates and BCaBA coursework, with the BACB Verified Course Sequence, format and fieldwork for each.

All programs Master’s 2 Graduate certificate 1

Any format Online 2 On campus 1 Hybrid 1

2 schools

BCBA pass rate2025 · BACB

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD

Tuition—not published

BCBA pass50%2025 · BACB

Programs2Master’s

Augustana offers a 19-month online M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis with supervised fieldwork to prepare students for the BCBA examination. The program transitioned from an M.Ed. specialization in Fall 2025.

Master’sOnline

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD · Founded 1862

Tuition—not published

BCBA pass—not published

Programs2Master’s · Graduate certificate

USD offers a master's degree and graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis to prepare students to work toward BCBA certification. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based interventions and ethical practice.

Master’sGraduate certificateOnlineHybridOn campus

What is the BCBA pass rate?

The share of a program’s first-time candidates who passed the BCBA exam in a year, as published by the BACB. Programs with fewer than six first-time candidates aren’t published.

BACB pass-rate data

What is a VCS?

A Verified Course Sequence is coursework the BACB has verified meets its requirements for the BCBA or BCaBA exam. Always confirm with the school and the BACB before you enroll.

BCBA fieldwork requirements