Applied Behavior Analyst Licensure Requirements by State

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.

State	Does the ABA Program Meet the Educational Requirements?	Requirements for Licensure Application	Website
Alabama	Yes	A completed licensure application Proof of having passed the Behavior Analyst Certification exam and been certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® by the certifying entity Application review fee and licensure fee payable to the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board A completed application for criminal background check Two (2) complete sets of fingerprint cards Fee for completion of background check	Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensure Board
Alaska	Yes	A completed licensure application Pays the fees established by the department Passing the Behavior Analyst Certification Examination offered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc., or another examination approved by the department Currently certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., or another certifying entity approved by the department Furnishes evidence satisfactory to the department that the person has not engaged in conduct that is a ground for imposing disciplinary sanctions under AS 08.15.060 Has been fingerprinted and has provided the fees required by the Department of Public Safety for criminal justice information and a national criminal history record check	Regulation of Behavior Analysts
Arizona	Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section.	Application fee Completed application with required supporting documents Verification of 1500 hours of supervised experience via either BACB® Experience Verification Form(s) sent directly to the Board by the training program administrator/supervisor or BACB, OR Arizona’s Supervised Training Experience or Independent Fieldwork Verification form sent directly to the Board by the training program administrator or supervisor Mandatory Confidential Information form (non-public information) Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, sent directly to the Board by the university/college Verification of credential (e.g., license, certification or registration) in other jurisdictions or certification by a national certification board, if applicable; and Completion of the Arizona Statement of Citizenship and Alien Status accompanied by copy of ID from the evidence list; and Supervised experience summary form	Behavior Analyst Applications
Arkansas	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established.
California	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established, but legislation has been proposed.
Colorado	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, 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	Online application for licensure and fee Applicant must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Provide verification of BCBA certification and any other out of state behavior analyst licenses held.	Behavioral Analyst Licensing Requirements
Delaware	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established.	Autism Service Providers
District of Columbia	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established.
Florida	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established.
Georgia	Pending	As of March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established, but the corresponding bill has been passed.	Behavior Analyst Licensing Board
Hawaii	Yes	Application for licensure and fee Passing the Behavior Analyst Certification Examination and maintaining active status Copy of certificant contact information from BACB find a certificant search tool Letter of Good Standing from BACB	Behavior Analyst Program
Idaho	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established.
Illinois	Pending	As of March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established, but legislation has passed. 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.	Board Certified Behavior Analyst Association for Behavior Analysis
Indiana	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established, but legislation has been proposed and a licensure board created.	Behavior Analysts Licensing Information
Iowa	Yes	Application for licensure and fee Proof of BACB certification	Apply for a Behavior Analyst License
Kansas	Yes	Application for licensure and fee Official verification of certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Official transcripts covering all applicable college or university coursework, including the degree required by BACB to obtain your certification Verification of any other out of state behavioral of health sciences licenses, certifications, or registrations	Assistant Behavior Analyst and Behavior Analyst Application Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
Kentucky	Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section.	Master’s or doctoral degree Application for licensure and fee Official transcripts for all education required for licensure BACB certification Proof of completion of five hours of board approved training in reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation	Applied Behavior Analysis Licensing Board
Louisiana	Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section.	Application for licensure and fee Official transcripts from education institution BACB verification form License verification form, if applicable Criminal background check Pass jurisprudence exam and fee	Application for Licensure Behavior Analyst Licensure Flow Chart Behavior Analyst Licensure - Application Checklist Application Forms
Maine	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established.
Maryland	Yes	Application for licensure and fee Official transcripts in sealed envelope Copy of BCBA certification Copy of the receipt from the criminal history records check	Behavior Analyst License Application Behavior Analyst License
Massachusetts	Yes	Application for licensure and fee Official transcripts in sealed envelope Passing the Behavior Analyst Certification Examination Provide verification (letter of standing) for any other out of state behavior professional license Criminal offender record screening (CORI); Practicum Forms Copy of BCBA certification	Licensing Guidelines for Mental Health and Human Services Professionals Allied Mental Health Applications and Forms
Michigan	Yes	Application for licensure and fee Criminal background check Verification of licensure, if applicable Verification of current certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)	Michigan Behavior Analyst Licensing Guide LARA - Behavior Analysts
Minnesota	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, 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.	Application for licensure (with notarized affidavit and signed criminal background request for fingerprint card) and fee Passing the Behavior Analyst Certification Examination and verify current and active certification All official undergraduate and graduate transcripts attended from all institutions Oral exam	Oral Examination and Meeting Date Schedule
Missouri	Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section.	Application for licensure and fee Social Security Number Disclosure Notice Verification of Licensure Form, if applicable Verification of BCBA certification from BACB Criminal background check and fingerprinting Evidence of at least two hours of suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management training.	Instructions for Completing the Application for Licensure as an Assistant Behavior Analyst or Behavior Analyst Application for Licensure as a Behavior Analyst Behavior Analyst Advisory Board
Montana*	Yes	Application for licensure and fee Montana-approved background check Provide verification (letter of standing) for any other out of state behavior professional license, if applicable Verification of BCBA certification from BACB Attests to abiding by the current ethical code recognized by the BACB.	Instructions for Behavior Analyst Licensure Licensing Requirements and Application Checklist Behavior Analyst Behavior Analyst and Assistant Behavior Analyst Application Form
Nebraska	Pending	As of March 2024, the Behavior Analysis Practice Act has been signed, but licensure does not begin until June 2024.	Legislature Bill 227 Behavior Analysis Practice Act Passed
Nevada	Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section.	Application for licensure and fee U.S. citizenship or lawfully entitles to remain and work in the U.S. Character reference forms Copy of BCBA certificate and verification of BCBA certification from BACB Official transcripts sent directly from institution where degree was granted Fingerprint background waiver form State examination	Nevada Applied Behavior Analysis Board Licensing and Registration
New Hampshire	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established.
New Jersey	Pending	As of January 2020, the Behavior Analyst Licensing Act was signed. However, as of 2024, 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 March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established.
New York*	YES, however, see bolded text under requirements for details.	Pathway Two (licensure based on national board certification Application for licensure and fees Verification of certification from BACB NY approved child abuse training* Must be 21 or older Be of good moral character as determined by department	NYS Applied Behavior Analysis: License/Certification Requirements (nysed.gov) *Click Pathways to Licensure and see Pathway 2 NYS Applied Behavior Analysis: Application Forms (nysed.gov)
North Carolina	YES, however, see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section.	Complete application and fee Completed public notice statement Fingerprinting and background check A current copy of the certificate issued by BACB or QABA Two statements attesting applicant is of good moral character and conducts professional activities with professionalism and ethics.	Licensure Updates Regulation of Behavioral Analysts
North Dakota	Yes	Complete application initiation form and fee Board certification from the BACB	Application for Licensure Article 112-05: Behavior Analyst Licensure
Ohio	Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section.	Complete application and fee BCBA certification Three letters of reference Criminal background check Attendance at jurisprudence workshop Earning a passing score on a post-workshop written examination covering the material presented in the workshop	COBA Application Instructions, Checklists, and Forms Chapter 4783-4 Requirements for Certification; Criminal Records Check
Oklahoma	Yes	Complete application and fee Copy of BCBA certification Copy of valid photo ID Professional reference Statement of Professional Disclosure	Applicants
Oregon	Yes	Complete application and fee Verification of BCBA certification from BACB Copy of two forms of acceptable identification Fingerprint based criminal records check Affidavit of Licensure form any state where the individual holds or has held a behavior analyst where the license is active or inactive	Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board - License Information
Pennsylvania	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, 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: Complete application and fee Official notification of information (self-query) from National Practitioner Data Bank Curriculum vitae or resume Three hours of DHS approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting Criminal history record Child abuse history clearance FBI Criminal Background Check Verification of Master’s (or higher) degree Verification of functional behavior assessment experience Verification of clinical/in-person experience Verification of 90 hours of evidence-based coursework Verification of licensure in any state where the individual holds or has held a license	Application for a Behavior Specialist License
Rhode Island	Yes	Complete application and fee Proof of BCBA certification from BACB BCI criminal background check Verification of Licensure form any state where the individual holds or has held a license	Instructions and Application for License as a Applied Behavioral Analyst or Applied Behavioral Assistant Analyst Behavioral Analysis (Licensing)
South Carolina	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established, but legislation has been proposed.	SC Association for Behavior Analysis - Licensure FAQ
South Dakota	Yes	Complete application and fee Proof of BCBA certification from BACB BCI criminal background check Verification of Licensure form any state where the individual holds or has held a license Official transcripts Employment record Statement of any criminal record, disciplinary proceedings or pending complaints	Application for Behavior Analyst License
Tennessee	Yes, however see bolded text under requirements for licensure application section.	Complete application and fee Certified birth certificate Declaration of citizenship form Photograph Two recommendation letters on letterhead from ABA professionals or professionals in a related field Verification of Licensure form any state where the individual holds or has held a license Criminal background check	Applied Behavior Analyst Applications Licensed Behavior Analyst / Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst Application
Texas	Yes	Complete application and fee Current BCBA certification from BACB Compliance with all professional, ethical, and disciplinary standards established by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Statement of any criminal record, disciplinary proceedings or pending complaints TDLR may request an official copy of your college transcripts or other information related to your education and training.	Apply for a Behavior Analyst License Behavior Analyst / Assistant Behavior Analyst License Application
Utah	Yes	Complete application and fee Official documentation of passing the BCBA examination Official transcripts Verification of Experience form Medical qualifying questionnaire	Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing: Psychology Behavior Analyst Application Endorsement to Utah: Behavior Analyst
Vermont	Yes	Complete online application and fee Scanned copy of your BCBA certificate from the BACB	Applied Behavior Analysis Forms and Instructions Applied Behavior Analyst Application
Virginia	Yes	Complete online application and fee Verification of credentials from the BACB Employment Activity (Form B) Questionnaire NPDB Self Query Verification of Licensure form any state where the individual holds or has held a license	Behavior Analyst and Assistant Behavior Analyst Application Forms
Washington	Yes	Complete application and fee Verification of credentials from the BACB Verification of Licensure form any state where the individual holds or has held a license Different requirements for applicants who do not have BCBA	Applied Behavior Analysis Professions Applications and Forms: Washington State Department of Health Licensed Behavior Analyst Application Packet
West Virginia	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established.	Applied Behavioral Analysis
Wisconsin	YES	Complete application and fee Verification of credentials from the BACB Convictions and Pending Charges form and malpractice suits or claims form (both if applicable) Verification of Licensure form any state where the individual holds or has held a license	License Application Behavior Analyst
Wyoming	YES	Complete application and fee Verification of credentials from the BACB Criminal background check Verification of Licensure form any state where the individual holds or has held a license Proof of lawful residence.	Behavior Analyst or Assistant Behavior Analyst Application
Guam	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established.
Puerto Rico	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, no ABA licensure requirements have been established. However, Puerto Rico Association for Behavior Analysis (PRABA) was established in 2024 and aims to work towards licensure of behavior analysts.	Puerto Rico Association for Behavior Analysis – Inside Behavior Analysis
US Virgin Islands	Unable to determine	As of March 2024, 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 (169.2 (d)).	Title 27 Virgin Islands Rules and Regulations Chapter Two Board of Psychology

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