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Our program is perfect for practitioners who seek to make positive changes in individuals’ lives through the implementation and dissemination of applied behavior analytic practice. The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the course sequence for the University of California Santa Barbara Extension/PaCE as meeting the 5th Edition requirements. 

Individuals who have successfully obtained their BCBA certification will be able to work in many disciplines/fields. BCBAs can offer their services in various environments such as (but not limited to), schools, hospitals, organizations, clinics, in-home, and private practice. Many businesses are now seeking BCBAs to help with organizational behavior management (OBM). Typically, BCBAs provide consultation, direct services, training/workshops, and supervision.

Important changes to CEU requirements were announced in the November 2018 newsletter and will take effect on January 1, 2020.  Learn More >>

Students under the 4th edition task list must complete all requirements (i.e., 270 hours of coursework and 1500 hours of fieldwork) and submit everything to BACB® prior to October 1st, 2021 in order to be considered for the 4th edition exam. If students are accepted by BACB® for the 4th edition exam, they have a 2-year authorization window to take the exam. If students DO NOT pass the exam within the 2-year authorization window, students must reapply under the new requirements (i.e., 5th edition). Also, if students are not able to complete all requirements by October 1st, 2021, students are encouraged to enroll in the 5th edition program. 

Timeline to apply for 4th edition exam:
*Documents must be received by the BACB office by 4 PM Mountain Time in order to be considered on-time.
BCBA EXAMINATION DATES Schedule and Deadlines

For more information about certification visit http://www.bacb.com. For the most up-to-date BACB approved course grid, click here.

NEW! The 5th edition is HERE!  First classes for enrollment is open and start on January 2020

• The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified our courses - UCSB Extension/PaCE toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.” 

• The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the course sequence of the University of California Santa Barbara Extension/PaCE as meeting the 5th Edition, 315-hours of coursework and 2000 hours of fieldwork requirement for students taking the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) examination. 

• BACB ® is in the process of switching from the 4th edition task list to the 5th edition task list. What does this mean? The 5th edition task list opens up the program to students with a Master’s degree in any field/discipline. Currently, under the 4th edition task list only students with a Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, or Behavior Analysis are eligible to take the exam.