{"id":10437,"date":"2017-07-24T16:57:41","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T21:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T13:42:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T18:42:09","slug":"bcba-guide-bcba-certification-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/career-development\/bcba-guide-bcba-certification-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification &#038; Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"clearfix\"><h2 class=\"blue-title \">What is a BCBA?<\/h2>\n<p>A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a person with a certification in applied behavior analysis. BCBAs receive this certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.<\/p>\n<p>Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) uses\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/psychology\/scientific-concepts-applied-behavior-analysis\/\" aria-label=\"link\">scientific and systematic processes<\/a>\u00a0to help influence an individual\u2019s behavior.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/career-development\/4-ways-to-use-degree-in-applied-behavior-analysis\/\" aria-label=\"link\">Behavior analysts<\/a>\u00a0can work in schools, classrooms, hospitals, clinics, and nonprofits; many analysts specialize in certain areas like autism,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/psychology\/natural-environment-training-vs-play-therapy\/\" aria-label=\"link\">developmental disabilities<\/a>, or mental health issues.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in this career path, you might consider becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). At The Chicago School, we offer many different education pathways that prepare students for the BCBA examination. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/programs\/behavioral-sciences\/applied-behavior-analysis\/ms\/\">M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis program<\/a> helps students with a bachelor\u2019s degree in a related field prepare to become a BCBA. For those with a master\u2019s degree from an accredited university that is interested in the BCBA career path, we also offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/programs\/behavioral-sciences\/applied-behavior-analysis\/certificate\/post-masters\/\">Post-Master\u2019s Certificate in ABA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BCBA-img1.jpg\" alt=\"a BCBA working with a child with autism\" width=\"483\" height=\"291\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-bg-1\">\n<div id=\"panel-w601bdb4d303bd-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_blue-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-blue-title so-widget-blue-title-default-ab1970d7a67d\">\n<div class=\"blue-title-container \">\n<h3 class=\"blue-title-light\">Understanding the Terms:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"panel-w601bdb4d303bd-0-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"lpclcpclink panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w601bdb4d303bd-0-1-1\">\n<div class=\"textwidget\">\n<p><strong>BCBA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This is a graduate-level position in which an individual is certified in applied behavior analysis. This certification is received through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). BCBA designation provides fulfilling work and growing job opportunities. According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lightcast2025_250204-a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"link\">a study by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board<\/a>, demand for BCBAs is growing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BACB<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/bacb.com\/bcba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"link\">Behavior Analyst Certification Board.<\/a>\u00a0This is the certifying body that develops and implements the national certification program for behavior analysts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BCaBA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacb.com\/bcaba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst<\/a>. This is the undergraduate-level certification for BCBAs. BCBAs must be certified by doctoral-level BCBAs (BCBA-D). We offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/programs\/behavioral-sciences\/applied-behavior-analysis\/certificate\/post-bachelors\/\">Post-Bachelor\u2019s Certificate in ABA<\/a> that prepares students for this certification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BCBA-D<\/strong> \u2013 Board Certified Behavior Analyst \u2013 Doctorate. This is a BCBA who has earned a Ph.D. At The Chicago School, we also offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/programs\/behavioral-sciences\/behavior-analysis\/phd\/\">Ph.D. Behavior Analysis<\/a> that can qualify students for this higher distinction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"blue-title borderbt-70\">How does BCBA certification work?<\/h2>\n<p>To receive BCBA certification, there are four main requirements every applicant must meet:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"listwrap\">\n<li>Hold a graduate degree in a relevant field<\/li>\n<li>Fulfill relevant coursework<\/li>\n<li>Complete supervised experience<\/li>\n<li>Pass the BCBA exam to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"btn\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"more-btn\" href=\"#learn-more-form\">Request More Information<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>There are three tracks you can take to achieve these requirements.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sow-tabs-tab sow-tabs-tab-selected\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-anchor=\"graduate-degree-work-experience\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n<p><strong>1. Graduate Degree + Work Experience<br \/>\n<\/strong>The <a class=\"__mPS2id\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bacb.com\/bcba\/#BCBAEligibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"link\">most common track<\/a> to a BCBA certification, looks like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn a graduate degree in a relevant field (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/programs\/behavioral-sciences\/applied-behavior-analysis\/\" aria-label=\"link\">behavior analysis<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/programs\/psychology\/school-psychology\/\" aria-label=\"link\">education<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/programs\/psychology\/\" aria-label=\"link\">psychology<\/a>) from an accredited university<\/li>\n<li class=\"grid4 middle-content\">Submit completion of relevant coursework from an accredited university.<br \/>\nObtain 1,500 hours of supervised independent fieldwork or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/career-development\/10-sites-to-complete-your-applied-behavior-analysis-practicum-in-chicago\/\" aria-label=\"link\">1,000 hours at a supervised practicum<\/a> or 750 hours at a supervised intensive practicum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Full-Time Faculty Position In BA<br \/>\n<\/strong>In this track, you are able to apply for a\u00a0<a>BCBA certification<\/a>\u00a0by presenting a relevant graduate degree, experience as full-time faculty in behavior analysis, evidence of research, and supervised practical experience.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Note: you must have at least three years of full-time teaching experience that includes research. Your submitted research must be on behavior analysis, published, peer-reviewed, and include an experimental evaluation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Doctoral Degree<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/BCBAHandbook_241226-a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"link\">This route to BCBA certification<\/a>\u00a0requires a doctoral degree, postdoctoral experience, and supervised practical experience in order to qualify for your BCBA certification.<br \/>\nYour doctorate must be in behavior analysis, education, or psychology. Postdoctoral experience must include 10 years of full-time behavior analysis practice. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/programs\/behavioral-sciences\/behavior-analysis\/phd\/\">The Chicago School\u2019s Ph.D. Behavior Analysis program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"grid4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"blue-title borderbt-70\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Overview of BCBA Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"overview-section\">\n<div class=\"grid3 req-cont option-content\">\n<div class=\"req-inner\">\n<div class=\"req-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-117281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BCBA-requrements.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"108\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BCBA-requrements.png 108w, https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BCBA-requrements-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 108px) 100vw, 108px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"req-title\">Meet Eligibility<br \/>\nRequirements<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Option1:<\/b>\u00a0Behavior-Analytic<br \/>\nCoursework<\/li>\n<li><b>Option2:<\/b>\u00a0Faculty Teaching<br \/>\nand Research<\/li>\n<li><b>Option3:<\/b>\u00a0Postdoctoral<br \/>\nExperience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid3 req-cont\">\n<div class=\"req-inner\">\n<div class=\"req-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BCBA-apply.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"108\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BCBA-apply.png 108w, https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BCBA-apply-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 108px) 100vw, 108px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"req-title\">Apply<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid3 req-cont\">\n<div class=\"req-inner\">\n<div class=\"req-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/BCBA_exam.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"req-title\">Take &amp; Pass<br \/>\nBCBA exam<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid3 req-cont option-content\">\n<div class=\"req-inner\">\n<div class=\"req-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-117280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BCBA-maintain.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"108\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BCBA-maintain.png 108w, https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BCBA-maintain-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 108px) 100vw, 108px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"req-title\">Maintain<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Meet Continuing Education<br \/>\nRequirements<\/li>\n<li>Adhere to Ethics<br \/>\nRequirements<\/li>\n<li>Recertify Every<br \/>\nTwo Years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"more-btn\" href=\"#learn-more-form\">Request More Information<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"blue-title borderbt-70\">What is the BCBA exam? What does the BCBA exam involve?<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"sow-sub-headline\">No matter which track you take to achieve BCBA requirements, you must<br \/>\napply to take the BCBA exam.<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"examlist\">\n<li>You can apply to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacb.com\/examination-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BCBA exam online<\/a>. The application asks that you show proof of your degree, coursework, and supervised experience; you\u2019ll also have to pay an application fee.<\/li>\n<li>Once the Behavior Analyst Certification Board sees that you\u2019ve met these requirements, its members will approve your application. Then, you may sign up for the exam.<\/li>\n<li>The BCBA certification exam includes 185 multiple-choice questions.<br \/>\nExam content covers analytical skills like measurement and experimental design, as well as client-centered responsibilities like assessment and intervention. These areas come from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacb.com\/task-lists\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"link\">BACB\u2019s Fourth Edition Task List<\/a>, which will give you a more specific overview of what exam questions will be discussed.<\/li>\n<li>The BCBA exam is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacb.com\/examination-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scaled score exam<\/a>. According to the BACB, \u201cScaled scores are created when the number of questions that candidates answer correctly are mathematically transformed so that the passing score equals a certain point on a scale starting at 0 and ending at a number that equals the highest possible score.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"blue-title borderbt-70\">How do you maintain your BCBA certification?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BCBA-certification.jpg\" alt=\"certified BCBA researching on the computer how to maintain their certification\" width=\"492\" height=\"396\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve successfully earned your BCBA certification, you\u2019ll need to maintain it so that you can keep doing your work as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be up for recertification every 2 years. The key <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/BCBAHandbook_241226-a.pdf#CERTIFICATION%20MAINTENANCE%20REQUIREMENTS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certification maintenance<\/a><br \/>\nrequirements you\u2019ll need to meet beforehand are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Satisfying ongoing continuing education requirements to maintain knowledge and stay up to date on developments within the field<\/li>\n<li>Complying with BACB\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Ethics-Code-for-Behavior-Analysts-240830-a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"link\">ethics requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Submitting a recertification application before your certification expires<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Logging your progress in all of these areas will occur online via the BACB\u2019s website. You should complete your maintenance requirements before the 15th day of the month they\u2019re due.<\/p>\n<div id=\"learn-more-form\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"blue-title borderbt-70\">Want to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"textwidget\">\n<p>The Chicago School can help you prepare to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/programs\/behavioral-sciences\/applied-behavior-analysis\/\">Applied Behavior Analysis programs<\/a> are all offered at many of our campuses, as well as offered online. To take the next step in becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, either the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/programs\/behavioral-sciences\/applied-behavior-analysis\/ms\/\">M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/programs\/behavioral-sciences\/applied-behavior-analysis\/certificate\/post-masters\/\">Post-Master\u2019s Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis programs<\/a> will help you work towards your goal. For professionals in the Applied Behavior Analysis field who are looking for the BCBA-D distinction, we also offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/programs\/behavioral-sciences\/behavior-analysis\/phd\/\">Ph.D. program<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/connect-with-us\/\">Learn more<\/a> about how The Chicago School strives to be a leader in the ABA field and learn more about our ABA programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interested in a career in Applied Behavior Analysis? Learn how to become a BCBA, requirements for BCBA certification, and explore our list of programs and courses. 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