University ABA program
Lehigh University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Lehigh University, which offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, based in Bethlehem, PA. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Pennsylvania, and how trainees track their hours.
Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026
Key facts at a glance
- Program: M.Ed. in Behavior Analysis
- Credential type: BACB-verified ABA course sequence
- Location: Bethlehem, PA
- Delivery: Online
- Length: 30 credit hours, about 24 months
- GRE: not required
The ABA program at Lehigh University
Lehigh University offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, the M.Ed. in Behavior Analysis, in Bethlehem, PA, delivered online. The program is 30 credit hours and typically takes about 24 months to complete. The GRE is not required for admission. Note: Online M.Ed.; BCBA Pathway 2 verified coursework.
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ABA in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania 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: 3,032 registered Ripley users are in Pennsylvania, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
Other ABA programs in Pennsylvania
- University of PittsburghM.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Pittsburgh
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineMS in Applied Behavior Analysis · Philadelphia
- York College of PennsylvaniaM.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis · York
- Saint Joseph's UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Philadelphia
- Mercyhurst UniversityM.S. in Special Education & Applied Disability Studies (ABA concentration) · Erie
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.Ed. in 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 Lehigh 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.