University ABA program
Florida State University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Florida State University, which offers an ABAI-accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program, based in Tallahassee, 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.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Credential type: ABAI-accredited ABA program
- Location: Tallahassee, FL
- Delivery: In-person
- Length: 39 credit hours, about 20 months
- GRE: not required
- 94% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, on-campus program (2024, per the BACB)
The ABA program at Florida State University
Florida State University offers an ABAI-accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program, the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, in Tallahassee, FL, delivered on campus. The program is 39 credit hours and typically takes about 20 months to complete. The GRE is not required for admission. Note: ABAI-accredited program.
In the BACB's most recent published data, Florida State University graduates of its on-campus program had a 94% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 18 first-time candidates).
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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
- Florida Atlantic UniversityM.Ed. in Special Education (ABA concentration) · Boca Raton
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis), 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 State 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.