Students, including prospective students, should review state licensure requirements for Applied Behavior Analysts prior to applying to or enrolling in Regis College’s Applied Behavior Analysis program. Completion of a Regis College program does not guarantee eligibility for state licensure or receipt of a license.
An indication is provided below regarding whether Regis College’s program meets a state’s licensure requirements, does not meet a state’s licensure requirements, or if Regis College has not yet made a determination whether such program meets a state’s licensure requirements. For states in which Regis College has not yet made a determination whether such program meets a state’s licensure requirements, please contact the state agencies listed in the table below.
For states in which Regis College has not yet made a determination whether such program meets a state’s licensure requirements, please contact the state agencies listed in the table below.
Please be advised that you should determine whether the program will meet your state’s licensure requirements prior to enrolling in such program. This document is for information purposes only and cannot be relied upon as an official listing of state licensure requirements.
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Alabama | Yes |
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Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensure Board |
Alaska | Yes |
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Regulation of Behavior Analysts |
Arizona | Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section. |
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Behavior Analyst Applications |
Arkansas | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. | |
California | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established, but legislation has been proposed. | |
Colorado | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. According to the Colorado State Board of Unlicensed Psychotherapists, “ABA practitioners (e.g., those certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board) are not required to register as a Psychotherapist unless they engage in the practice of psychotherapy as defined in section statute in addition to their ABA work.” | ABA Requirements Defined |
Connecticut | Yes |
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Behavioral Analyst Licensing Requirements |
Delaware | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. | Autism Service Providers |
District of Columbia | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. | |
Florida | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. | |
Georgia | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established, but legislation has been proposed. | GABA is currently pursuing state licensure for Behavior Analysis |
Hawaii | Yes |
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Behavior Analyst Program |
Idaho | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. | |
Illinois | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. However, behavior analyst credentials must be approved by the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities before receiving payments for services billed under the Illinois Adult, Children's Support and Children's Residential Medicaid Waivers. | Illinois HB1824 Behavior Analyst-Licensure |
Indiana | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established, but legislation has been proposed. | Behavior Analysts Licensing Information |
Iowa | Yes |
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Iowa Board of Behavioral Science |
Kansas | Yes |
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Kentucky | Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section. |
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Applied Behavior Analysis Licensing Board |
Louisiana | Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section. |
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Maine | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. | |
Maryland | Yes |
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Massachusetts | Yes |
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Michigan | Yes |
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Minnesota | Unable to determine | As of February 2021, no ABA licensure requirements have been established, but legislation has been proposed. | Behavior Analyst Licensure |
Mississippi | Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section. |
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Oral Examination and Meeting Date Schedule |
Missouri | Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section. |
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Montana | Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section. |
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Nebraska | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. | |
Nevada | Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section. |
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New Hampshire | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. | |
New Jersey | Pending | As of January 2020, the Behavior Analyst Licensing Act was signed. However, as of February 2022, the New Jersey State Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners has not yet established licensure regulations. | State Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners |
New Mexico | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. | |
New York | No | Due to strict licensure regulations, Regis College students in the Applied Behavior Analysis program are not eligible for licensure in the state of New York, therefore Regis is not able to accept students planning to practice in the state of New York. Students currently residing in New York, but planning to practice and complete clinical hours out of state are able to apply. | Licensed Applied Behavior Analysts |
North Carolina | Unable to determine/Pending | The NC Psychology Board states that “Behavior analysis is included in the definition of the practice of psychology, pursuant to NC Gen. Stat. Sec. 90-270.2(8). In order to practice psychology in North Carolina, including behavior analysis, one must be licensed by the NC Psychology Board, unless one is exempt from licensure pursuant to NC Gen. Stat. Sec. 90-270.4.” In May 2021, Senate Bill 103 regarding Behavior Analyst licensure was passed. As of September 2021, the North Carolina Behavior Analyst Licensure Board has been formed, but has not yet established licensure regulations. Until North Carolina establishes their licensure regulations, behavior analysts must meet requirement above. | |
North Dakota | Yes |
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Ohio | Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section. |
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Oklahoma | Yes |
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Applicants |
Oregon | Yes |
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Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board - License Information |
Pennsylvania | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. Board Certified Behavior Analysts® may practice in Pennsylvania without a specific license. However, Pennsylvania does offer a Behavior Specialist license that may be required for billing specific insurance companies for services provided. Requirements for a Behavior Specialist License include:
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Application for a Behavior Specialist License |
Rhode Island | Yes |
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South Carolina | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established, but legislation has been proposed. | SC Association for Behavior Analysis - Licensure FAQ |
South Dakota | Yes |
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Application for Behavior Analyst License |
Tennessee | Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section. |
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Texas | Yes |
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Utah | Yes |
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Vermont | Yes |
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Virginia | Yes |
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Washington | Yes |
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West Virginia | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. | Applied Behavioral Analysis |
Wisconsin | Yes |
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Wyoming | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. | |
Guam | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. | |
Puerto Rico | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. | |
US Virgin Islands | Unable to determine | As of February 2022, no ABA licensure requirements have been established, however, applied behavior analysis falls within the practice of psychology as defined in the Virgin Islands Board of Psychology Rules and Regulations (169.1 (d)). | Title 27 Virgin Islands Rules and Regulations Chapter Two Board of Psychology |