University ABA program
Florida Atlantic University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Florida Atlantic University, which offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, based in Boca Raton, FL. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Florida, and how trainees track their hours.
Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026
Key facts at a glance
- Program: M.Ed. in Special Education (ABA concentration)
- Credential type: Graduate ABA degree
- Location: Boca Raton, FL
- Delivery: Online
- Length: about 24 months
- 20+ registered Ripley users from Florida Atlantic University
The ABA program at Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, the M.Ed. in Special Education (ABA concentration), in Boca Raton, FL, delivered online. The program typically takes about 24 months to complete. Note: 36-39 credits depending on core; fully online.
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ABA in Florida
Florida does not license behavior analysts separately: BCBA certification itself is the professional standard there. Verified against BACB licensure resources July 15, 2026.
Ripley is well worn-in here: 9,131 registered Ripley users are in Florida, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
Other ABA programs in Florida
- Florida Institute of TechnologyM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Melbourne
- University of South FloridaM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Tampa
- University of West FloridaM.S. in Behavior Analysis · Pensacola
- Florida International UniversityM.S. in Behavior Analysis · Miami
- Rollins CollegeM.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science · Winter Park
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.Ed. in Special Education (ABA concentration)), 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 Florida Atlantic 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.