University ABA program
Jacksonville State University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Jacksonville State University, which offers an ABAI-accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program, based in Jacksonville, AL. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Alabama, 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: Jacksonville, AL
- Delivery: In-person
- Length: 39 credit hours, about 24 months
- GRE: required
The ABA program at Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University offers an ABAI-accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program, the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, in Jacksonville, AL, delivered on campus. The program is 39 credit hours and typically takes about 24 months to complete. The GRE is required for admission. Note: ABAI-accredited; GRE may be waived for current RBTs.
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ABA in Alabama
Alabama licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the AL Behavior Analyst Advisory Council, 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: 738 registered Ripley users are in Alabama, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
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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 Jacksonville 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.