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Licensure overview

ABAI Verified Course Sequence logoThe Global Institute for Behavior Analysis in the Department of Psychology at the Â鶹ӳ»­ is accredited by the (ABAI) and is a (VCS) approved through the ABAI. Our program’s curriculum may lead to certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA), and to licensure eligibility in Â鶹ӳ»­ and many other states.

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BACB® certification information

The  certifies individuals who reside in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. Completion of our program ensures that you meet the educational requirements for certification. However, the program may not meet other requirements (such as supervised experience).

Students intending to obtain their BACB® certification are encouraged to .

Practical training experience

Licensure in most states is based upon your BACB® certification. Although most states recognize graduating from a VCS-approved program and holding a BACB® certification to be sufficient evidence that an application to licensure meets the educational and experience requirements for licensure in their jurisdiction, some state boards have additional requirements beyond ABAI VCS requirements.

Students may be able to meet specific educational requirements while enrolled in the Behavior Analysis Program in the Global Institute for Behavior Analysis by tailoring their electives and securing practical experiences that will meet the requirements of the licensure board for the given state to which you are applying.

If you intend to pursue licensure in Â鶹ӳ»­ or in another state, we highly advise you to contact the applicable state licensing board to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and to determine its eligibility criteria.

Contact information for every state licensing board is provided in the table below.

 
Behavior Analysis Licensure Information by State
State Does the program meet the educational requirements for licensure? State board Contact number
Alabama Yes (800) 392-0821
Alaska Yes (907) 465-2550
Arizona Yes (602) 542-8162
Arkansas License not required* No license, but may require BACB certification None
California License not required* None None
Colorado License not required* None None
Connecticut Yes (860) 509-7603
Delaware License not required* None
District of Columbia License not required* None None
Florida License not required* No license, but may require BACB certification None
Georgia Yes (404) 424-9966
Guam Has not been determined None None
Hawaii Yes (808) 586-3000
Idaho License not required* None None
Illinois Yes (800) 843-6154
Indiana Yes (317) 232-2960
Iowa Yes (515) 281-0254
Kansas Yes (785) 296-3240
Kentucky Yes (502) 892-4249
Louisiana Yes (225) 295-8413
Maine License not required* None None
Maryland Yes (410) 767-6500
Massachusetts Yes (617) 624-6199
Michigan Yes (517) 335-9700
Minnesota Yes (612) 617-2230
Mississippi Yes (601) 359-6792
Missouri Yes (573) 526-5804
Montana Yes (406) 444-6880
Nebraska Yes (402) 471-2117
Â鶹ӳ»­ Yes (775) 746-9429
New Hampshire License not required* None None
New Jersey Yes (973) 273-8070
New Mexico License not required* None None
New York Yes (518) 474-3817, press 1, ext. 150
North Carolina Yes (919) 443-0093
North Dakota Yes (218) 791-0908
Ohio Yes (614) 466-8808
Oklahoma Yes (405) 882-8620
Oregon Yes (503) 373-1989
Pennsylvania Yes (833) 367-2762
Puerto Rico License not required* None None
Rhode Island Yes (401) 222-5960
South Carolina License not required* None None
South Dakota Yes (605) 642-1600
Tennessee Yes (615) 741-5735
Texas Yes (512) 463-6599
Utah Yes (801) 530-6628
Vermont Yes (802) 828-1505
Virgin Islands License not required* None None
Virginia Yes (804) 367-4400
Washington Yes (360) 236-4700
West Virginia License not required* None None
Wisconsin Yes (608) 266-2112
Wyoming Yes (307) 777-3507