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Graduate behavior analysis licensing requirements

The Behavior Analysis Program in the Department of Psychology at the Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ is an ABAI-accredited program and is also a Verified Course Sequence (VCS) approved through ABAI. Our program’s curriculum may lead to certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and to licensure eligibility in Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ and many other states.

Information regarding BCBA certification 

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) certifies individuals who reside in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Completion of our program ensures that you will meet the educational requirements for certification. However, the program may not meet other requirements (such as supervised experience). Students intending to obtain their BCBA certification are encouraged to review the requirements outlined at .

Information regarding state licensure

Licensure in most states is based upon your BCBA certification. Although most states recognize graduating from a VCS-approved program and holding a BCBA 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 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 Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ 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.

Graduate behavior analysis licensing requirements, by state
State  Does the Program Meet the Educational Requirements for Licensure?  State Board Contact Number 
Alabama Has not been determined 1 (800) 392-0821
Alaska Has not been determined (907) 465-2550
Arizona Has not been determined (602) 542-8162
Arkansas License not required    
California License not required    
Colorado License not required    
Connecticut Has not been determined (860) 509-7603
Delaware License not required    
District of Columbia License not required    
Florida License not required    
Georgia Has not been determined  (404) 424-9966
Hawaii Has not been determined (808) 586-3000
Idaho License not required    
Illinois Has not been determined 1 (800) 843-6154 
Indiana Has not been determined (317) 232-2960
Iowa Has not been determined Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (515) 281-0254
Kansas Has not been determined (785) 296-3240
Kentucky Has not been determined (502) 892-4249
Louisiana Has not been determined (225) 295-8413
Maine License not required    
Maryland Has not been determined (410) 767-6500
Massachusetts Has not been determined (617) 624-6199
Michigan Has not been determined (517) 335-9700
Minnesota Has not been determined (612) 617-2230
Mississippi Has not been determined (601) 359-6792
Missouri Has not been determined (573) 526-5804
Montana Has not been determined (406) 444-6880
Nebraska Has not been determined  (402) 471-2117
Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ Yes (775) 746-9429
New Hampshire License not required    
New Jersey Has not been determined (973) 273-8070  
New Mexico License not required    
New York Has not been determined (518) 474-3817, after the listed number, press 1, then extension 150
North Carolina Yes

(919) 443-0093

North Dakota Has not been determined (218) 791-0908
Ohio Has not been determined (614) 466-8808
Oklahoma Has not been determined (405) 882-8620
Oregon Has not been determined (503) 373-1989
Pennsylvania Has not been determined

1 (833) 367-2762

Puerto Rico License not required    
Rhode Island Has not been determined (401) 222-5960
South Carolina License not required    
South Dakota Has not been determined (605) 642-1600
Tennessee Has not been determined (615) 741-5735
Texas Has not been determined (512) 463-6599
Utah Has not been determined (801) 530-6628
Vermont Has not been determined (802) 828-1505
Virgin Islands License not required    
Virginia Has not been determined (804) 367-4400
Washington Has not been determined (360) 236-4700
West Virginia License not required    
Wisconsin Has not been determined (608) 266-2112
Wyoming Yes (307) 777-3507

Last updated: July 9, 2024