Behavior Analysis
Professional Disclosures
The University of Utah discloses below whether the Special Education and Educational Psychology programs will fulfill state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure and/or certification for Behavior Analysts and Behavior Analyst Assistants. Some state licensing boards require additional requirements beyond education, which may include (but are not limited to): additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of certification/licensure. Make sure you understand and review any additional requirements prior to enrolling.
State licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state licensing board. The University will routinely update this page, but we strongly recommend you inquire with the applicable state board to confirm your eligibility for licensure prior to enrolling. For any questions regarding licensure, please contact the state/territory agency directly.
Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. For any questions about relocation eligibility, contact the agency where you desire licensure before relocating to ensure that you will be eligible for licensure or reciprocity.
Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements.
If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contact your program advisor. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.
The University of Utah offers the following graduate programs for Behavior Analysts:
- Master of Education in Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis Track
- Board Certification in Behavior Analysis Specialty Track for specialist and doctoral students in the School Psychology program offered through the Department of Educational Psychology. This specialty track is provided in collaboration with the Department of Special Education.
The University of Utah offers the following degree for Behavior Analyst Assistants:
- Bachelor of Arts/Science in Educational Psychology
Please note that the University of Utah's Department of Special Education and Department of Educational Psychology may have additional programs and degrees that lead to licensure. Please refer to the other University of Utah professional licensure programs listed on the Professional Disclosures page here.
The information below currently applies to only the University of Utah degrees/tracks listed above.
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The University of Utah's Behavior Analyst programs meet state/territory educational requirements* for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:
* Additional requirements beyond education may include (but are not limited to) post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing/permit fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, fitness for duty requirements, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of licensure/certification.
Alabama
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Connecticut
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Jersey
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Rhode Island
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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Wisconsin
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The following states do not currently require state licensure for Behavior Analysts. As such, the University of Utah's Behavior Analyst programs meets state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:
The University of Utah has not determined if the Behavior Analyst programs meet state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:
American Samoa
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Northern Mariana Islands
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Puerto Rico
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The University of Utah's Assistant Behavior Analyst program meets state/territory educational requirements* for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:
* Additional requirements beyond education may include (but are not limited to) post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing/permit fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, fitness for duty requirements, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of licensure/certification.
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The following states do not currently require state licensure for Assistant Behavior Analysts. As such, the University of Utah's Assistant Behavior Analyst program meets state/territory educational requirements* for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:
The University of Utah has not determined* if the Assistant Behavior Analyst program meets state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:
* Upon graduation, students have an opportunity to be credentialed as a Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). The BCaBA is an undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis commonly used by states to determine whether applicants meet licensure or certification requirements.
Alabama
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Alaska
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Connecticut
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Georgia
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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KY Agency Website
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Louisiana
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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MO Agency Website
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Jersey
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Rhode Island
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has not determined
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Tennessee
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has not determined
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Texas
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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Wyoming
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has not determined
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American Samoa
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has not determined
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Guam
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Northern Mariana Islands
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Puerto Rico
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Additional Resources
SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMThe most up-to-date information about the University of Utah's M.Ed. in Special Education program will be the program webpage.
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMThe most up-to-date information about the University of Utah's BA/BS Educational Psychology program will be the program webpage.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATIONNational certification is available through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Graduates from the University of Utah's programs have completed the educational requirements required to sit for BACB exams.
State Licensing InformationThe BACB has compiled a list of states where licensure is required as well as links for the licensing authority in those states.
Resources
The most up-to-date information about the University of Utah's M.Ed. in Special Education program will be the program webpage.
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM
The most up-to-date information about the University of Utah's BA/BS Educational Psychology program will be the program webpage.
National certification is available through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Graduates from the University of Utah's programs have completed the educational requirements required to sit for BACB exams.
The BACB has compiled a list of states where licensure is required as well as links for the licensing authority in those states.