University ABA program
Simmons University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Simmons University, which offers an ABAI-accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program, based in Boston, 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: M.S. in Behavior Analysis
- Credential type: ABAI-accredited ABA program
- Location: Boston, MA
- Delivery: In-person
- Length: 40 credit hours
- 78% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, online program (2024, per the BACB)
- 30+ registered Ripley users from Simmons University
The ABA program at Simmons University
Simmons University offers an ABAI-accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program, the M.S. in Behavior Analysis, in Boston, MA, delivered on campus. The program is 40 credit hours. Note: ABAI-accredited (campus program).
In the BACB's most recent published data, Simmons University graduates of its online program had a 78% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 78 first-time candidates).
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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.
Other ABA programs in Massachusetts
- Endicott CollegeM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Beverly
- Northeastern UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Boston
- Bay Path UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Longmeadow
- Regis CollegeM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Weston
- University of Massachusetts LowellM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies · Lowell
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.S. in 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 Simmons 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.