University ABA program
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, which offers an ABAI-accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program, based in Carbondale, 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 Behavior Analysis and Therapy
- Credential type: ABAI-accredited ABA program
- Location: Carbondale, IL
- Delivery: In-person
- Length: 45 credit hours
- 54% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, on-campus program (2024, per the BACB)
The ABA program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale offers an ABAI-accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program, the M.S. in Behavior Analysis and Therapy, in Carbondale, IL, delivered on campus. The program is 45 credit hours. Note: ABAI-accredited.
In the BACB's most recent published data, Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates of its on-campus program had a 54% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 13 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
- Loyola University ChicagoM.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Chicago
- National Louis UniversityM.S. 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 Behavior Analysis and Therapy), 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale 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.