University ABA program
Eastern Michigan University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Eastern Michigan University, which offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, based in Ypsilanti, MI. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Michigan, and how trainees track their hours.
Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026
Key facts at a glance
- Program: M.S. in Clinical Behavioral Psychology
- Credential type: BACB-verified ABA course sequence
- Location: Ypsilanti, MI
- Delivery: In-person
- Length: 60 credit hours, about 32 months
- GRE: not required
- 10+ registered Ripley users from Eastern Michigan University
The ABA program at Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, the M.S. in Clinical Behavioral Psychology, in Ypsilanti, MI, delivered on campus. The program is 60 credit hours and typically takes about 32 months to complete. The GRE is not required for admission.
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ABA in Michigan
Michigan licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the MI Board of Behavior Analysts, in addition to BCBA certification. Verified against board and BACB resources July 15, 2026. See the board's licensure page.
Ripley is well worn-in here: 2,287 registered Ripley users are in Michigan, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
Other ABA programs in Michigan
- Oakland UniversityM.Ed. in Special Education (ABA concentration) · Rochester
- Michigan State UniversityM.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis · East Lansing
- Grand Valley State UniversityGraduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis · Allendale
- Wayne State UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Detroit
- Michigan School of PsychologyM.A. in Clinical Psychology (ABA concentration) · Farmington Hills
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.S. in Clinical Behavioral Psychology), BCBA certification requires supervised fieldwork: 2,000 hours of Supervised Fieldwork or 1,500 hours of Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork, with at least 60% unrestricted activity inside a 5-year window. The monthly range is 20 to 130 hours under pre-2027 rules and 20 to 160 for applications on or after January 1, 2027.
- The complete BCBA fieldwork requirements: totals, monthly limits, supervision, and the 2027 changes.
- Free fieldwork hours calculator: project your completion date and required monthly pace.
- Restricted vs unrestricted hours (the 60% rule).
- The Monthly Verification Form, explained.
How Ripley helps Eastern Michigan University trainees
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker logs every BACB fieldwork category, tracks each month against the BACB minimums so nothing slips, and turns your records into pre-filled Monthly Verification Form PDFs. It is free for supervisees and supervisors.
Program sources and review date
Program details were reviewed on July 15, 2026against the university's official program page and catalog. Confirm admissions, delivery, tuition, and curriculum details with the university before applying.