Applied Behavior Analysis Licensure

This information is provided in good faith to applicants as of February 1, 2025.

This OnlinePsychology@Pepperdine 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). OnlinePsychology@Pepperdine does not have specialized programmatic accreditation.

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.

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Alabama

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: Alabama – Regulations

State Board: Alabama – Behavior Analyst Licensure Board

Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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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 – Regulations

State Board: Alaska – Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing – Behavior Analysts

Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements

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Arizona

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: 1500 hours of supervised work experience

State Regulation: Arizona – Regulations

State Board: Arizona – Board of Psychologist Examiners

Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements

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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 for Applied Behavior Analysts in the state. Certification from the BACB is sufficient to practice.

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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 for Applied Behavior Analysts in the state. Certification from the BACB is sufficient to practice.

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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 for Applied Behavior Analysts in the state. Certification from the BACB is sufficient to practice.

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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 – Regulations

State Board: Connecticut – Department of Public Health – Behavior Analyst

Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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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: Not Applicable

State Board: Not Applicable

Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist for Applied Behavior Analysts in the state. Certification from the BACB is sufficient to practice.

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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 for Applied Behavior Analysts in the District. Certification from the BACB is sufficient to practice.

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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: “In October 2003, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) assumed all certifying responsibilities for certificants of the defunct Florida Behavior Analysis Certification Program under the Florida Department of Children and Families. Individuals certified under this program are permitted to continue using the Florida Certified Behavior Analyst® (FL-CBA®) designation.” This designation may still be used. Licensure does not currently exist for Applied Behavior Analysts in the state. Certification from the BACB is sufficient to practice.

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Georgia

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: Georgia – Regulations

State Board: Georgia – Behavior Analyst Licensing Board

Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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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 – Regulations

State Board: Hawaii – Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional & Vocational Licensing Division – Behavior Analyst

Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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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 for Applied Behavior Analysts in the state. Certification from the BACB is sufficient to practice.

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Illinois

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: At least 500 hours of supervision of behavior analysis

State Regulation: Illinois – Regulations

State Board: Illinois – Behavior Analyst Licensing and Disciplinary Board

Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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Indiana

What is Issued: Title Protection

Name of What’s Issued: Certified Behavior Analyst or Board Certified 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: Indiana – Regulations

State Board: Indiana – Behavior Analyst Licensing Board

Additional Important Information: Licensure does not currently exist for Applied Behavior Analysts in the state. Certification from the BACB is sufficient to practice.

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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 – Regulations

State Board: Iowa – Board of Behavioral Health Professionals

Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements. Students should use titles that clearly indicate their status, such as “student”, “intern”, or “trainee”.

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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 – Regulations

State Board: Kansas – Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board

Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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Kentucky

What is Issued: License

Name of What’s Issued:

  1. Temporary License; and/or
  2. 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 – Regulations

State Board: Kentucky – Applied Behavior Analysis Licensing Board

Additional Important Information:

  1. Temporary license needed if education requirements have been met but more experience hours need to be accumulated.
  2. Proof of completion of at least five (5) hours of training in: (a) Adult abuse and neglect prevention; (b) Child abuse, neglect, and dependency prevention; or a combination of the two. The completed proof has to indicate that the subject matter was explicitly covered in the training. 
  3. We have chosen not to accept enrollments from this state at this time.

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Louisiana

What is Issued: License

Name of What’s Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst

Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable

Examination(s):

  1. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination
  2. 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. “A student, intern, or postdoctoral fellow shall not represent himself as a behavior analyst and shall use a title that clearly indicates his training status, such as “behavior analysis student”, “behavior analysis intern”, “behavior analysis trainee”, or other title clearly indicating such training status.” 

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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 for Applied Behavior Analysts in the state. Certification from the BACB is sufficient to practice.

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Maryland

What is Issued: License

Name of What’s Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst

Accreditation Requirements: Behavior Analyst Certification Board or its successor organization

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 – Regulations

State Board: Maryland – Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists – Behavior Analyst

Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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Massachusetts

What is Issued: License

Name of What’s Issued: Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst

Accreditation Requirements: An educational institution that is accredited by anorganization or entity which has been recognized by the United States Department of Education, or any like institution approved by the Board, as an appropriate accrediting body for the degree program in question

Examination(s): The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination

Certification(s): Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Curriculum: 30 graduate credit hours in the following content areas and for the number of graduate credit hours specified:

  1. 3 graduate credit hours of ethical and professional conduct
  2. 3 graduate credit hours of concepts and principles of behavior analysis
  3. 3 graduate credit hours of research methods in behavior analysis
  4. 7 graduate credit hours of applied behavior analysis including:
    • 3 graduate credit hours of fundamental elements of behavior change and specific behavior change procedures;
    • 2 graduate credit hours of identification of the problem and assessment;
    • 2 graduate credit hours consisting of intervention and behavior change considerations, behavior change systems, and implementation, management and supervision; and
  5. 14 graduate credit hours of discretionary coursework related to the study of behavior analysis acceptable to the Board.

    Field Experience:

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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. Supervisees may elect to combine any of the three experience categories. 

    State Regulation: Massachusetts – Regulations

    State Board: Massachusetts – Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions

    Additional Important Information:

    1. The law refers to outdated BACB supervised experience requirements; students should follow up with the state board for clarity.
    2. Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    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 – Regulations

    State Board: Michigan – Board of Behavior Analysts

    Additional Important Information:

    1. Training in identifying human trafficking is required prior to receiving approval for licensure.
    2. Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    Minnesota

    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 coursewor

    Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience

    State Regulation: Minnesota – Regulations

    State Board: Minnesota – Board of Psychology

    Additional Important Information: Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    Mississippi

    What is Issued: License

    Name of What’s Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst

    Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable

    Examination(s):

    1. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination
    2. Oral exam administered by the 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 – Regulations

    State Board: Mississippi – Licensing Board for the Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis

    Additional Important Information:

    1. Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
    2. Temporary license may be granted to those who have passed the national exam and are waiting to take and pass the oral exam.

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    Missouri

    What is Issued: License

    Name of What’s Issued:

    1. Provisionally Licensed Behavior Analyst (PLBA)
    2. 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 – Regulations

    State Board: Missouri – Behavior Analyst Advisory Board

    Additional Important Information:

    1. Completion of two hours of suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management training is required prior to receiving approval for licensure.
    2. Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
    3. A provisional license can be granted to applicants who have fulfilled all requirements for licensure except the passage of the national exam.

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    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: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience

    State Regulation: Montana – Regulations

    State Board: Montana – Board of Psychologists

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    Nebraska

    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: Nebraska – Regulations

    State Board: Nebraska – Department of Health and Human Services – Behavior Analyst

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    Nevada

    What is Issued: License

    Name of What’s Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst

    Accreditation Requirements: Accredited by the Board or must establish to the satisfaction of the Board that the program is equivalent to a program accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International or its successor organization.

    Examination(s): 

    1. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination
    2. State 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 – Regulations

    State Board: Nevada – Board of Applied Behavior Analysis Board

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    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 for Applied Behavior Analysts in the state. Certification from the BACB is sufficient to practice.

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    New Jersey

    What is Issued: License

    Name of What’s Issued: Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst

    Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable

    Examination(s): 

    1. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination
    2. Jurisprudence 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 – Regulations

    State Board: New Jersey – Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    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 Behavor 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 for Applied Behavior Analysts in the state. Certification from the BACB is sufficient to practice.

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    New York

    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: New York – Laws, Rules & Regulations

    State Board: New York State Education Department – Office of the Professions

    Additional Important Information: 

    1. Limited permits can be granted to an applicant who meets all qualifications for licensure, except the examination and/or experience requirements.
    2. Applicants must submit proof of completing coursework or training in the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.

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    North Carolina

    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: North Carolina – Rules

    State Board: North Carolina Psychology Board

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    North Dakota

    What is Issued: License

    Name of What’s Issued: Licensed Behavior Analyst

    Accreditation Requirements: Accredited or verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International or approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

    Examination(s):

    1. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination
    2. North Dakota Professional Responsibility examination (once developed and approved by the 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: North Dakota – Regulations

    State Board: North Dakota – Board of Integrative Health Care

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    Ohio

    What is Issued: Certification

    Name of What’s Issued: Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst

    Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable

    Examination(s): 

    1. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination
    2. Jurisprudence 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 – Regulations

    State Board: Ohio – Board of Psychology

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    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 – Regulations

    State Board: Oklahoma – Licensed Behavior Analyst Board

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    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 – Regulations

    State Board: Oregon – Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    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 for Applied Behavior Analysts in the state. Certification from the BACB is sufficient to practice.

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    Rhode Island

    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: Rhode Island – Regulations

    State Board: Rhode Island – Board of Applied Behavioral Analysts

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    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 for Applied Behavior Analysts in the state. Certification from the BACB is sufficient to practice.

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    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 – Regulations

    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.

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    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 – Regulations

    State Board: Tennessee – Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Committee

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    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 – Regulations

    State Board: Texas – Department of Licensing and Regulation – Behavior Analysts

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    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 – Regulations

    State Board: Utah – Behavioral Health Board – Psychology and Behavioral Analyst

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    Vermont

    What is Issued: License

    Name of What’s Issued: Licensed Applied Behavior Analysts

    Accreditation Requirements:

    1. Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board (ABAI); or
    2. 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 – Regulations

    State Board: Vermont – Office of Professional Regulation – Applied Behavior Analysis

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    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 – Regulations

    State Board: Virginia – Board of Medicine

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    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: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved coursework

    Field Experience: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved field experience

    State Regulation: Washington – Regulations

    State Board: Washington – Applied Behavior Analysis Advisory Committee

    Additional Important Information: 

    1. Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
    2. Completion of at least 4 clock hours of AIDS education is required prior to receiving approval for licensure.

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    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 for Applied Behavior Analysts in the state. Certification from the BACB is sufficient to practice.

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    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 – Regulations

    State Board: Wisconsin – Department of Safety and Professional Services Behavior Analyst

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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    Wyoming

    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: Wyoming – Regulations

    State Board: Wyoming – Board of Psychology

    Additional Important Information: Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.

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