{"id":109036,"date":"2019-12-09T11:21:55","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T17:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/?p=109036"},"modified":"2025-10-14T11:51:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T16:51:44","slug":"the-m-s-in-applied-behavioral-analysis-program-at-the-chicago-school-of-professional-psychology-earns-accreditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/news\/the-m-s-in-applied-behavioral-analysis-program-at-the-chicago-school-of-professional-psychology-earns-accreditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Campus M.S. in Applied Behavioral Analysis Program earns accreditation"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"clearfix\"><p>(CHICAGO) (December 9, 2019) After undergoing a rigorous review process and meeting the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Accreditation Board\u2019s standards, the <a href=\"\/programs\/behavioral-sciences\/applied-behavior-analysis\/ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M.S. in Applied Behavioral Analysis Program<\/a> at the Chicago Campus of The Chicago School\u00a0has been granted full accreditation through December 31, 2024.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-109039 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ABAI_Accreditation_Board_WHITEBACKGROUND_550x550-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ABAI_Accreditation_Board_WHITEBACKGROUND_550x550-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ABAI_Accreditation_Board_WHITEBACKGROUND_550x550-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ABAI_Accreditation_Board_WHITEBACKGROUND_550x550-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ABAI_Accreditation_Board_WHITEBACKGROUND_550x550-293x293.png 293w, https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ABAI_Accreditation_Board_WHITEBACKGROUND_550x550-390x390.png 390w, https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ABAI_Accreditation_Board_WHITEBACKGROUND_550x550.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The <a href=\"https:\/\/accreditation.abainternational.org\/welcome.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board<\/a> operates as a board of the ABAI and is the governance body responsible for the accreditation of training programs in behavior analysis at the bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s, and doctoral levels. Its mission is to establish and implement standards for the accreditation of educational programs in behavior analysis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are so proud to have reached this milestone,\u201d said Department Chair Dr. Ashley Whittington-Barnish. \u201cABAI accreditation is confirmation of the commitment our faculty and staff have to the success of our students. It speaks to the comprehensiveness, rigor, and quality of our program, one which offers students real-world training and all the competencies necessary to be successful scientists and practitioners. Our graduates are prepared to provide behavior analytic services in a wide range of settings, including clinics, homes, hospitals, and schools.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCongratulations to Dr. Whittington-Barnish and the ABA Department on this wonderful accomplishment,\u201d said <a href=\"\/in-the-community\/locations\/chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Campus<\/a> Dean Margie Martyn, Ph.D. \u201cThey have done amazing work to make the program successful, and this accreditation is recognition of their hard work and dedication.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>About The Chicago School<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1979, The Chicago School is a nonprofit, private university devoted exclusively to psychology, and related behavioral health sciences. The institution serves almost 6,000 students across campuses in Chicago; Southern California (<a href=\"\/in-the-community\/locations\/los-angeles\">Los Angeles<\/a>, <a href=\"\/in-the-community\/locations\/anaheim\/\">Anaheim<\/a> and <a href=\"\/in-the-community\/locations\/san-diego\/\">San Diego<\/a>); <a href=\"\/in-the-community\/locations\/washington-dc\">Washington, D.C<\/a>.; New Orleans; and <a href=\"\/in-the-community\/locations\/dallas\/\">Dallas<\/a>, as well as through <a href=\"\/in-the-community\/locations\/online\/\">online programs<\/a>. The Chicago School is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), and its <a href=\"\/programs\/psychology\/clinical-psychology\/\">Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs<\/a> in Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles are accredited by the American Psychological Association. With more than 25 graduate degree programs, thousands of hours of real-world training, and a wealth of international opportunities, The Chicago School is a leader in professional psychology and behavioral health education.<\/p>\n<p>The Chicago School is a proud affiliate of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/our-approach\/the-community-solution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Community Solution Education System<\/a>, a nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact.<\/p>\n<p>MEDIA CONTACT:<br \/>\nLisa Riley<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:lriley@thechicagoschool.edu\">lriley@thechicagoschool.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>_____________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about The Chicago School of Professional Psychology\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you would like to learn more about our academic programs, fill out the form below to request more information or you can apply today through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">application portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(CHICAGO) (December 9, 2019) After undergoing a rigorous review process and meeting the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Accreditation Board\u2019s standards, the M.S. in Applied Behavioral Analysis Program at the Chicago Campus of The Chicago School\u00a0has been granted full accreditation through December 31, 2024. 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