University ABA program
John F. Kennedy University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at John F. Kennedy University, which offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, based in Pleasant Hill, CA. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in California, and how trainees track their hours.
Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026
Key facts at a glance
- Program: Graduate ABA degree
- Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
The ABA program at John F. Kennedy University
John F. Kennedy University offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, in Pleasant Hill, CA. Note: jfku.edu redirects to law.nu.edu (National University); no ABA program found.
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ABA in California
California 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: 8,085 registered Ripley users are in California, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
Other ABA programs in California
- Pepperdine UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Malibu
- University of Southern CaliforniaM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Los Angeles
- Fresno Pacific UniversityM.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Fresno
- National UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · San Diego
- University of California, RiversideM.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Riverside
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework, 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 John F. Kennedy 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.