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Merrimack College

Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Merrimack College, which offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, based in North Andover, MA. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Massachusetts, and how trainees track their hours.

Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026

Key facts at a glance

Program: BACB-verified ABA course sequence
Location: North Andover, MA

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The ABA program at Merrimack College

Merrimack College offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, in North Andover, MA. Note: No graduate ABA program found on merrimack.edu as of Jul 2026.

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ABA in Massachusetts

Massachusetts licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA), issued by the MA Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health & Human Services Professions, 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: 1,881 registered Ripley users are in Massachusetts, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.

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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.

Pre-2027 rules: months under 20 hours do not count; hours above 130 in a month are not credited. The 2027 cap is 160.

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 Merrimack College 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Merrimack College have a BCBA program?

Yes. Merrimack College offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, based in North Andover, MA. It prepares graduates to pursue Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, which also requires supervised fieldwork and passing the BACB exam.

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Can Merrimack College 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.