University ABA program
McNeese State University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at McNeese State University, which offers an ABAI-accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program, based in Lake Charles, LA. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Louisiana, 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: Lake Charles, LA
- Delivery: Hybrid (online + on-campus)
- Length: 58 credit hours, about 30 months
- GRE: required
- 100% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, on-campus program (2024, per the BACB)
The ABA program at McNeese State University
McNeese State University offers an ABAI-accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program, the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, in Lake Charles, LA, delivered hybrid. The program is 58 credit hours and typically takes about 30 months to complete. The GRE is required for admission. Note: ABAI-accredited (on-campus); online option not ABAI-accredited.
In the BACB's most recent published data, McNeese State University graduates of its on-campus program had a 100% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 8 first-time candidates).
- 1 of 38
- ABAI-accredited programs here
- 1 of 5
- ABA programs in Louisiana
- 1 of 40
- hybrid programs here
ABA in Louisiana
Louisiana licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the LA Behavior Analyst Board, 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: 1,053 registered Ripley users are in Louisiana, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
Other ABA programs in Louisiana
- Nicholls State UniversityM.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction (Applied Behavior Analysis) · Thibodaux
- Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Baton Rouge
- Louisiana State UniversityPh.D. in Behavior Analysis · Baton Rouge
- Louisiana State University ShreveportM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Shreveport
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 McNeese 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.