University ABA program
National Louis University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at National Louis University, which offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, based in Chicago, IL. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Illinois, 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: Graduate ABA degree
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Delivery: Hybrid (online + on-campus)
- Length: 38 credit hours
- 67% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, hybrid program (2024, per the BACB)
The ABA program at National Louis University
National Louis University offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, in Chicago, IL, delivered hybrid. The program is 38 credit hours. Note: MS 38 SH / EdS 27 SH; BACB verified course sequence.
In the BACB's most recent published data, National Louis University graduates of its hybrid program had a 67% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 9 first-time candidates).
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ABA in Illinois
Illinois licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the IL Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, 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: 1,967 registered Ripley users are in Illinois, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
Other ABA programs in Illinois
- The Chicago SchoolM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Chicago
- Southern Illinois University CarbondaleM.S. in Behavior Analysis and Therapy · Carbondale
- Loyola University ChicagoM.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Chicago
- University of Illinois ChicagoM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, Disability, and Diversity in Urban Society · Chicago
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 National Louis 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.