University ABA program
Oakland University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Oakland University, which offers a graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, based in Rochester, MI. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Michigan, and how trainees track their hours.
Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026
Key facts at a glance
- Program: M.Ed. in Special Education (ABA concentration)
- Credential type: Graduate ABA certificate
- Location: Rochester, MI
- Delivery: Hybrid (online + on-campus)
- Length: 45 credit hours
- 20% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, online program (2024, per the BACB)
- 40+ registered Ripley users from Oakland University
The ABA program at Oakland University
Oakland University offers a graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, the M.Ed. in Special Education (ABA concentration), in Rochester, MI, delivered hybrid. The program is 45 credit hours.
In the BACB's most recent published data, Oakland University graduates of its online program had a 20% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 15 first-time candidates).
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ABA in Michigan
Michigan licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the MI Board of Behavior Analysts, 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: 2,287 registered Ripley users are in Michigan, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
Other ABA programs in Michigan
- Michigan State UniversityM.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis · East Lansing
- Grand Valley State UniversityGraduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis · Allendale
- Eastern Michigan UniversityM.S. in Clinical Behavioral Psychology · Ypsilanti
- Wayne State UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Detroit
- Michigan School of PsychologyM.A. in Clinical Psychology (ABA concentration) · Farmington Hills
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.Ed. in Special Education (ABA concentration)), 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 Oakland 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.