University ABA program

Lipscomb University

Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Lipscomb University, which offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, based in Nashville, TN. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Tennessee, 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: BACB-verified ABA course sequence
  • Location: Nashville, TN
  • Delivery: Hybrid (online + on-campus)
  • Length: 36 credit hours
  • 50% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, hybrid program (2024, per the BACB)
  • 20+ registered Ripley users from Lipscomb University
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The ABA program at Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, in Nashville, TN, delivered hybrid. The program is 36 credit hours. Note: GRE or Praxis score required for M.S.; ABAI Verified Course Sequence.

In the BACB's most recent published data, Lipscomb University graduates of its hybrid program had a 50% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 14 first-time candidates).

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ABA in Tennessee

Tennessee licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the TN Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Committee, 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: 1,546 registered Ripley users are in Tennessee, 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.

How Ripley helps Lipscomb 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.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Lipscomb University have a BCBA program?

Yes. Lipscomb University offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, based in Nashville, TN (the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis), a 36-credit program. It prepares graduates to pursue Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, which also requires supervised fieldwork and passing the BACB exam.

Is the Lipscomb University ABA program online?

Partially. Lipscomb University delivers the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis in a hybrid format that combines online coursework with on-campus components in Nashville, TN.

Do behavior analysts need a license in Tennessee?

Tennessee licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the TN Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Committee, in addition to BCBA certification. Verified against board and BACB resources July 15, 2026.

Can Lipscomb University students track their fieldwork hours with Ripley for free?

Yes. Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is free for supervisees and supervisors. It logs every BACB fieldwork category, checks each month's requirements, and generates pre-filled Monthly Verification Form PDFs.