MS in Applied Behavior Analysis Licensure
This Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) program leads to a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. This program is designed to ensure that upon graduation, you will have met all academic coursework requirements outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). In order to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) graduates will need to fulfill additional fieldwork experience outside the scope of the program and pass the requisite exam. Some, but not all, states license Behavior Analysts, with name of license and requirements varying by state. Generally, granting of the degree, fulfilling the BACB requirements to become a BCBA, and passage of a background check is sufficient for licensure in most states.
Pepperdine University has regional accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
The table below provides a state-by-state breakdown of comparable requirements, including a determination of eligibility for the national certifying exam. This information provided is designed as a baseline determination of whether the program meets national exam eligibility requirements and not individual state-specific requirements. Specific-state licenses may be more applicable and/or require additional standards. Exam eligibility, licensure requirements, and appropriate pathways are subject to change and may differ based on individual student backgrounds, including coursework taken outside the scope of the program. Students should do their own due diligence and determine the appropriate pathway and license type for themselves.
Alabama
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Alabama - Administrative Code
State Board: Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensure
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Alaska
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Alaska - Statutes and Regulations
State Board: Alaska - Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Arizona
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Board: Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Arkansas
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is sufficient to practice.
California
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is sufficient to practice.
Colorado
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is sufficient to practice.
Connecticut
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Connecticut - Provisions of Public Act
State Board: Connecticut - Department of Health
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Delaware
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Delaware - Administrative Code
State Board: Delaware Health and Social Services
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is sufficient to practice.
District of Columbia
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is sufficient to practice.
Florida
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Historically, Florida created the Florida Behavior Analyst Certification Board and individuals could become a Florida Certified Behavior Analyst (FL-CBA). This program is no longer active and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) has assumed all certifying responsibilities. The FL-CBA designation may still be in use but no longer applicable to new certificants.
Georgia
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is sufficient to practice.
Hawaii
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Hawaii - Statute/Rule Chapter
State Board: Hawaii - Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional & Vocational Licensing
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Idaho
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is sufficient to practice.
Illinois
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is sufficient to practice and the provider should follow up with the Illinois Department of Human Services for more information.
Indiana
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Indiana - Statutes and Rules
State Board: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is sufficient to practice.
Iowa
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Iowa - Behavioral Science Board Law
State Board: Iowa Board of Behavioral Science
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Kansas
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Kansas - Statutes and Regulations
State Board: Kansas - Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Kentucky
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued:
- Temporary License; and/or
- Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Kentucky - Laws and Regulations
State Board: Kentucky - Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Board
Additional Important Information: Temporary license needed if education requirements have been met but more experience hours need to be accumulated.
We have chosen not to accept enrollments from this state at this time.
Louisiana
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited.
Examination(s):
- The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination; and
- Louisiana Jurisprudence Exam.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Louisiana - Regulations
State Board: Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Maine
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is sufficient to practice.
Maryland
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Maryland - Laws & Regulations
State Board: Maryland Department of Health
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Massachusetts
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Not Applicable.
Curriculum: 30 graduate credit hours in the following content areas and for the number of graduate credit hours specified:
- 3 graduate credit hours of ethical and professional conduct;
- 3 graduate credit hours of concepts and principles of behavior Analysis;
- 3 graduate credit hours of research methods in behavior analysis;
- 7 graduate credit hours of applied behavior analysis including: a) 3 graduate credit hours of fundamental elements of behavior change and specific behavior change procedures; b) 2 graduate credit hours of identification of the problem and assessment; c) 2 graduate credit hours consisting of intervention and behavior change considerations, behavior change systems, and implementation, management and supervision; and d) 14 graduate credit hours of discretionary coursework related to the study of behavior analysis acceptable to the Board.
Field Experience:
- Independent Fieldwork: 1500 hours in behavior analysis, at least 75 of which should be supervised. Be supervised at least once during two week periods for no less than 5% of the total hours spent in independent fieldwork experience during each two week period;
- Practicum: 1000 hours in behavior analysis, at least 75 of which must be supervised. be supervised at least once during each week for no less than 7.5% of the total hours spent in Practicum for each week; and
- Intensive practicum: 750 hours in behavior analysis, at least 75 of which should be supervised. Be supervised at least once during each week for no less than 10% of the total hours spent in intensive Practicum for each week. For all, no fewer than 10 hours but no more than 30 hours per week.
State Regulation: Massachusetts - Statutes and Regulations
State Board: Massachusetts - Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions
Additional Important Information:
- The law refers to the now outdated supervised experience requirements; students should follow up with the state board for clarity.
- Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Michigan
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Michigan - Administrative Code
State Board: Michigan Board of Behavior Analysts
Additional Important Information:
- Training in identifying human trafficking is required prior to receiving approval for licensure.
- Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Minnesota
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Minnesota - Certified Providers
State Board: Minnesota - Department of Human Services
Additional Important Information:
- Licensure does not currently exist. The state's Applied Behavioral Analysis association is promoting licensure for behavior analysts.
- Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is sufficient to practice and the provider should follow up with the Minnesota Department of Human Services for more information.
Mississippi
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s):
- The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination; and
- Oral exam administered by the Mississippi Autism Board.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Mississippi - Administrative Rules and Regulations
State Board: Mississippi Licensing Board for the Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis
Additional Important Information:
- Temporary license may be granted to those who have passed the national exam and are waiting to take and pass the oral exam.
- Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Missouri
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued:
- Provisionally Licensed Behavior Analyst (PLBA); and/or
- Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA).
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Missouri - Rules & Statutes
State Board: Missouri - Behavior Analyst Advisory Board
Additional Important Information:
- Completion of two hours of suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management training is required prior to receiving approval for licensure.
- Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
- Provisional license can be granted to applicants who have fulfilled all requirements for licensure except the passage of the national exam.
Montana
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: 100 hours of supervised experience beyond those hours required by BACB.
State Regulation: Montana - Regulations
State Board: Montana - Board of Psychologist
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Nebraska
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is sufficient to practice. The state's Applied Behavioral Analysis association is promoting licensure for behavior analysts.
Nevada
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Nevada - Revised Statute
State Board: Nevada - Board of Applied Behavior Analysis
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
New Hampshire
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is sufficient to practice.
New Jersey
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: New Jersey - Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Act
State Board: State Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners (link coming soon).
Additional Important Information: The enactment of the Licensing Act has been delayed due to the currently public health emergency. The act has been provided for future reference and is subject to change.
New Mexico
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is sufficient to practice.
New York
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: An organization accepted by the department as a reliable authority for the purpose of accrediting applied behavior analysis programs.
Examination(s): An examination designed to test knowledge related to all areas of applied behavior analysis.
Certification(s): Not Applicable.
Curriculum: A master's or higher degree from a program registered by the department or determined by the department to be the substantial equivalent, thereof, in accordance with the commissioner's regulations.
Field Experience: One year of full-time supervised experience, or the part-time equivalent thereof, such experience to consist of 1,500 clock hours, in accordance with the requirements of this section. Of such one-year of experience, at least 150 clock hours shall be gained during a master's or higher degree program's required supervised practicum or internship and shall be required for admission to the licensure examination. The remaining supervised experience shall be gained as part of the master's degree program or following the completion of all master's or higher degree studies, including all mandated course content.
State Regulation: New York - Laws, Rules & Regulations
State Board: New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions
Additional Important Information: Limited permits can be granted to an applicant who meets all qualifications for licensure, except the examination and/or experience requirements. Applicants must submit proof of completing 2 hours of coursework or training in the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. Please visit the NYSED website for more information.
We have chosen not to accept enrollments from this state at this time.
North Carolina
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued:
- Licensed Psychological Assistant (master's); and/or
- Licensed Psychologist (doctoral).
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s):
- The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP); and
- State Examination.
Certification(s): Not Applicable.
Curriculum: The program of study shall include a minimum of 45 semester hours of graduate study in standard psychology courses, including courses in academic psychology, statistics and research design, scientific and professional ethics and standards, and a specialty area. Not more than 6 semester hours shall be credited for internship/practicum and not more than 6 semester hours shall be credited for thesis/dissertation.
Field Experience: Supervised training experience shall be a minimum of 12 weeks, consisting of at least 500 hours of supervised training. At least 400 hours of the training shall be in the practice of psychology.
State Regulation: North Carolina - Rules
State Board: North Carolina Psychology Board
Additional Important Information: North Carolina requires individuals who want to practice independently as an applied behavioral analyst to be licensed as a psychologist associate or psychologist. If not licensed, they are only able to provide ancillary services under the supervision and/or employment of a licensed psychologist or psychological associate.
We have chosen not to accept enrollments from this state at this time.
North Dakota
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Applied Behavior Analysts.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s):
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Pending state approval.
State Board: North Dakota Board of Integrative Health Care
Additional Important Information: Licensure oversight has recently transitioned to the ND Board of Integrative Health Care and an updated law is pending state approval. The new law will be published following approval. Applicants should contact the state board for further guidance in the interim.
Ohio
What is Issued: Certification.
Name of What's Issued: Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Ohio - Laws and Rules
State Board: Ohio Board of Psychology
Oklahoma
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Oklahoma - Policy/Statutes/Resources
State Board: Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Oregon
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Oregon - Laws and Rules
State Board: Oregon Health Authority: Behavior Analyst Regulatory Board
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Pennsylvania
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is sufficient to practice. The state's Applied Behavioral Analysis association is promoting licensure for behavior analysts.
Rhode Island
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Applied Behavior Analysts.
Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Rhode Island - Regulations
State Board: Rhode Island - Board of Applied Behavioral Analysts
Additional Important Information:
- The laws refer to the now outdated supervised experience requirements but ultimately refer to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
- Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
South Carolina
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is sufficient to practice. The state's Applied Behavioral Analysis association is promoting licensure for behavior analysts.
South Dakota
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: South Dakota - Statutes
State Board: South Dakota - Applied Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Tennessee
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Tennessee - Statutes and Rules
State Board: Tennessee - Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Committee
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Texas
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Texas - Administrative Rules
State Board: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Utah
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Utah - Laws and Rules
State Board: Utah - Psychologist Licensing Board
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Vermont
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Applied Behavior Analysts.
Accreditation Requirements:
- Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board (ABAI); or
- From a program at a recognized educational institution that is approved by the Director and that substantially meets the educational standards of the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board (ABAI) or the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB).
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework or approved course sequence.
Field Experience: 1,500 hours over a period of not less than one calendar year, of which at least 75 hours are in direct one-to-one contact with a supervisor.
State Regulation: Vermont - Statutes, Rules & Resources
State Board: Vermont - Office of Professional Regulation
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Virginia
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Virginia - Laws and Regulations
State Board: Virginia Board of Medicine
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Washington
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Completion of a minimum of 225 classroom hours at graduate-level instruction in specific behavior analysis topics.
Field Experience: Supervised experience requirement, consisting of a minimum of 1500 hours.
State Regulation: Washington - Laws
State Board: Washington State Department of Health
Additional Important Information: Completion of at least 4 clock hours of AIDS education is required prior to receiving approval for licensure.
Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
West Virginia
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is sufficient to practice.
Wisconsin
What is Issued: License.
Name of What's Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Wisconsin - License Information
State Board: Wisconsin - Department of Safety and Professional Services
Additional Important Information: Students don't need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
Wyoming
What is Issued: Not Applicable.
Name of What's Issued: Not Applicable.
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable.
Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination.
Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Curriculum: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework.
Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience.
State Regulation: Not Applicable.
State Board: Not Applicable.
Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist. Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is sufficient to practice.