Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Board Certified Behavior Analyst 

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) certification is a graduate-level credential in behavior analysis. Individuals certified at the BCBA level are autonomous practitioners who offer behavior-analytic services. BCBA certificants have the authority to supervise the work of Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) certificants, Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) certificants, and other professionals involved in implementing behavior-analytic services. Additionally, they may function in the capacities of BCaBAs or RBTs themselves.

Reasons for pursuing BCBA certification:

• BCBA certification is the premier credential in the field of behavior analysis and is often a requirement set by many funding sources and licensure boards. Offered by the BACB, the pioneer in behavior analysis certification, BCBA certification has been a hallmark of the profession for over two decades.
• BCBA certification signifies that individuals have fulfilled specific criteria essential for delivering and supervising behavior-analytic services.
• BCBA certification enhances consumer protection as it necessitates meeting eligibility and maintenance standards for certification acquisition and retention.
• BCBA certification streamlines the process for employers, funding agencies, consumers, and others to verify that individuals possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and capabilities and are not subject to disciplinary actions.

Who should take the exam?

You can pursue BCBA certification through one of the following pathways, each of which mandates a degree, behavior-analytic coursework, supervised fieldwork, and successful completion of the BCBA certification examination. Here's an overview of the eligibility pathways:

Pathway 1:

• Degree Requirement: Master’s degree or higher from an APBA-accredited program or an ABAI-accredited or recognized behavior analysis degree program (ABAI Tier 1, 2a, or 2b).
• Behavior-Analytic Content: Behavior-analytic coursework.
• Fieldwork: Practical fieldwork in applied behavior analysis.

Pathway 2:

• Degree Requirement: Graduate degree.
• Behavior-Analytic Content: Behavior-analytic coursework.
• Fieldwork: Practical fieldwork in applied behavior analysis.

Pathway 3:

• Degree Requirement: Graduate degree.
• Behavior-Analytic Content: Faculty teaching and research.
• Fieldwork: Practical fieldwork in applied behavior analysis.

Pathway 4:

• Degree Requirement: Doctoral degree.
• Behavior-Analytic Content: Postdoctoral experience in applied behavior analysis.
• Fieldwork: Practical fieldwork in applied behavior analysis.

Exam Details

• Exam Name: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Number of Questions: 140
• Exam Format: Multiple-choice
• Time Give: 4 hours