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 (5th 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 20
Why Behavior Analysis?
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.