How Do I Become A Board Certified Behavior Analyst?
To become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you need to meet the following requirements:
- Education: You must have a minimum of a master’s degree in behavior analysis, education, or psychology. The program must be accredited by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or have a verified course sequence that meets the BACB coursework requirements.
- Supervised experience: You must complete supervised experience in behavior analysis. This includes 1,500 hours of supervised experience for those with a master’s degree, or 2,000 hours for those with a bachelor’s degree. Watch our YouTube Video “Supervision Super Basics” to learn more.
- Exam: You must pass the BCBA exam, which tests your knowledge of the principles and practices of behavior analysis. Here at SNABA we offer both live and on-demand BCBA exam prep that will help you pass the f#%king test. Check out our different packages here.
- Ongoing requirements: You must maintain your certification by completing continuing education requirements every two years and adhering to the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code. Take one of our informative and fun CEUs at CEUs by StudyNotesABA and follow the instagram account, @ceu_bystudynotesaba, to learn about upcoming live CEUs.
To become a BCBA, you can follow these steps:
- Earn a master’s degree in behavior analysis, education, or psychology from an accredited institution.
- Gain supervised experience in behavior analysis. This can be done through a job, internship, or volunteer work.
- Apply to take the BCBA exam through the BACB website.
- Study for and pass the BCBA exam.
- Maintain your certification by completing continuing education requirements and adhering to the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code.
It’s important to note that the specific requirements for becoming a BCBA may vary by country or region, so it’s important to check with your local certification board for the most up-to-date information.
When you do pass the BCBA exam and finally become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, make sure to celebrate the occasion with our very own BCB-YAY Celebratory Box.
