The last day to submit an application for the BACB’s 2022 eligibility requirements is Dec. 31, 2026. The following dates list the last semester students may begin a program and meet the current (5 th edition) BACB academic eligibility requirements:
| Program type | Last semester to start *2022 Eligibility Program | Program completion date |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s degree | Fall 2024 | Summer 2026 |
| Grad cert that meets BCBA eligibility requirements | Spring 2025 | Summer 2026 |
| Grad cert that meets BCaBA eligibility requirements | Summer 2025 | Summer 2026 |
Review BACB changes here: March 2022 Newsletter
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In addition to learning skills that help you make a positive difference in others' lives, behavior analysis education also makes you highly employable. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) practitioners know that certification is the key to job growth and security.
There is a growing need for well-trained board-certified professionals in behavior analysis to work or consult in schools, early intervention programs, day programs, residential settings and home-based programs. The career opportunities are expansive and growing.
If you will finish your coursework or complete your fieldwork after January 1, 2027 you should apply to one of the new programs listed below.
New Programs for 2027 Certification Requirement changes:
Work toward your Behavior or Assistant Behavior Analyst Certificate or Earn Your Behavior Analysis Professional Practice, M.A.
Fall 2024: applications close Aug. 12, 2024
Spring 2025: applications close Dec. 2, 2024
Summer 2025: applications close April 21, 2025
Fall 2024 registration opens June 10, 2024 at 8:00 am EST
Spring 2025 registration opens November 12, 2024 at 8:00 am EST
Admitted students may register online through PAWS.
Summer 2024: May 6, 2024-August 17, 2024
Fall 2024: August 26, 2024-December 14, 2024
Spring 2025: January 13, 2025-April 26, 2025
