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Purdue University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Purdue University, which offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, based in West Lafayette, IN. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Indiana, and how trainees track their hours.
Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026
Key facts at a glance
- Program: M.S.Ed. in Educational Studies (Applied Behavior Analysis)
- Credential type: Graduate ABA degree
- Location: West Lafayette, IN
- Delivery: Online
- Length: 44 credit hours
- 82% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, online program (2024, per the BACB)
- 10+ registered Ripley users from Purdue University
The ABA program at Purdue University
Purdue University offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, the M.S.Ed. in Educational Studies (Applied Behavior Analysis), in West Lafayette, IN, delivered online. The program is 44 credit hours. Note: online program.
In the BACB's most recent published data, Purdue University graduates of its online program had a 82% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 22 first-time candidates).
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ABA in Indiana
Indiana licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the IN Professional Licensing Agency, 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: 1,917 registered Ripley users are in Indiana, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
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BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.S.Ed. in Educational Studies (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 Purdue 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.