University ABA program
George Mason University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at George Mason University, which offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, based in Fairfax, VA. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Virginia, 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 (Behavior Analysis)
- Credential type: BACB-verified ABA course sequence
- Location: Fairfax, VA
- Delivery: Online
- Length: 36 credit hours
- 54% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, online program (2024, per the BACB)
- 10+ registered Ripley users from George Mason University
The ABA program at George Mason University
George Mason University offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, the M.Ed. in Special Education (Behavior Analysis), in Fairfax, VA, delivered online. The program is 36 credit hours. Note: 100% online asynchronous, 8-week modules; pursuing ABAI recognition.
In the BACB's most recent published data, George Mason University graduates of its online program had a 54% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 70 first-time candidates).
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ABA in Virginia
Virginia licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the VA Board of Medicine, 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: 2,039 registered Ripley users are in Virginia, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
Other ABA programs in Virginia
- Liberty UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Lynchburg
- Mary Baldwin UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Staunton
- Shenandoah UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Winchester
- James Madison UniversityM.A. in Psychological Sciences (Behavior Analysis) · Harrisonburg
- Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCertificate in Applied Behavior Analysis · Richmond
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.Ed. in Special Education (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 George Mason 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.