Professional Licensure Disclosure: Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis
Bay Path University offers degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis at the Masters and Education Specialist level. These programs include a verified course sequence through the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and fulfill coursework and supervision requirements for the student to be eligible to sit for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) examination and be considered for BCBA certification. Some states require additional state licensure to practice; licensure requirements vary significantly from state to state. Bay Path strongly encourages you to review the licensure requirements in your state. More information about state-by-state licensure requirements can be found here .
Alabama
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in your state.
Alabama Department of Mental Health
Alaska
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in your state.
Arizona
The Bay Path University ABA program does not satisfy eligibility requirements for licensure in Arizona. Please contact your local state licensing board to learn more about the licensure requirements in your state of residence.
Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
Arkansas
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in Arkansas.
California
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in California.
Colorado
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in Colorado.
Connecticut
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in Connecticut.
Behavior Analyst Licensing
Delaware
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in Delaware.
Florida
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in Florida.
Georgia
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in your state.
Hawaii
Idaho
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in Idaho.
Illinois
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in Illinois.
Indiana
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in Indiana.
Iowa
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in your state.
Professional Licensure Division
Kansas
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in your state.
Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board
Kentucky
The Bay Path University ABA program meets requirements for licensure in Kentucky except that students need to complete 5 hours of additional board-approved training in abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Please contact your local state licensing board to learn more about the licensure requirements in your state of residence.
Department of Professional Licensing
Louisiana
The Bay Path University ABA program meets requirements for licensure in Louisiana except that students need to pass the Louisiana Jurisprudence Exam and submit three professional references.
Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board
Maine
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in Maine.
Maryland
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in your state.
Massachusetts
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in Massachusetts.
Michigan
The Bay Path University ABA program meets requirements for licensure in Michigan except for additional required training in implicit bias and human trafficking, as of January 2024. Please contact your local state licensing board to learn more about the licensure requirements in your state of residence.
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Office Website.
Minnesota
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in Minnesota.
Mississippi
The Bay Path University ABA program meets requirements for licensure in Mississippi except that students are required to pass an additional exam administered by the Mississippi Board. Please contact your local state licensing board to learn more about the licensure requirements in your state of residence.
Mississippi Autism Board
Missouri
The Bay Path University ABA program meets requirements for licensure in Missouri except for additional required suicide prevention training. Please contact your local state licensing board to learn more about the licensure requirements in your state of residence.
Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Montana
Nebraska
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in Nebraska.
Nevada
New Hampshire
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in New Hampshire.
New Jersey
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in New Jersey.
New Mexico
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in New Mexico.
New York
The Bay Path University ABA program meets requirements for licensure in New York except for additional required child abuse training. Please contact your local state licensing board to learn more about the licensure requirements in your state of residence.
Office of the Professions
North Carolina
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in your state.
North Dakota
The Bay Path University ABA program does not satisfy eligibility requirements for licensure in North Dakota. Please contact your local state licensing board to learn more about the licensure requirements in your state of residence.
North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners
Ohio
The Bay Path University ABA program meets requirements for licensure in Ohio except for an additional required pre-certification workshop. Please contact your local state licensing board to learn more about the licensure requirements in your state of residence.
Ohio Board of Psychology
Oklahoma
Oregon
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in your state.
Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board
Pennsylvania
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in Pennsylvania.
Rhode Island
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in your state.
South Carolina
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in South Carolina.
South Dakota
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in your state.
South Dakota Department of Social Services
Tennessee
The Bay Path University ABA program meets requirements for licensure in Tennessee except for proof of citizenship or permanent residence, and two letters of reference. Please contact your local state licensing board to learn more about the licensure requirements in your state of residence.
Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Committee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
The Bay Path University ABA program does not satisfy eligibility requirements for licensure in Vermont. Please contact your local state licensing board to learn more about the licensure requirements in your state of residence.
OPR: Applied Behavior Analysis
Virginia
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in your state.
Virginia Dept of Health Professions
Washington
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in your state.
ABA Advisory Committee
Washington, DC
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in Washington, DC.
West Virginia
There is no state licensure for Applied Behavior Analysis in West Virginia.
Wisconsin
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in your state.
Department of Safety and Professional Services
Wyoming
Graduates of the Bay Path University ABA program who have achieved BCBA certification meet the requirements for licensure in your state.
