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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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 – Regulations
State Board: Kentucky – Applied Behavior Analysis Licensing Board
Additional Important Information:
- Temporary license needed if education requirements have been met but more experience hours need to be accumulated.
- 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.
- 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):
- The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination
- 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.”
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.
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.
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:
- 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:
- 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
- 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.
- 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:
- The law refers to outdated BACB 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 – Regulations
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: 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.
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
- 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:
- Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
- Temporary license may be granted to those who have passed the national exam and are waiting to take and pass the oral exam.
Missouri
What is Issued: License
Name of What’s Issued:
- Provisionally Licensed Behavior Analyst (PLBA)
- 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:
- 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.
- A 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: 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.
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):
- The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination
- 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.
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.
New Jersey
What is Issued: License
Name of What’s Issued: Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst
Accreditation Requirements: Not Applicable
Examination(s):
- The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination
- 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.
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.
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:
- 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 coursework or training in the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.
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.
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):
- The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) examination
- 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.
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
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- 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.
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.
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:
- Students don’t need to register with the state while fulfilling fieldwork requirements.
- Completion of at least 4 clock hours of AIDS education is required prior to receiving approval for licensure.
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.
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.
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.