University ABA program
Stephen F. Austin State University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Stephen F. Austin State University, which offers a graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, based in Nacogdoches, TX. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Texas, and how trainees track their hours.
Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026
Key facts at a glance
- Program: Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate
- Credential type: Graduate ABA certificate
- Location: Nacogdoches, TX
- Delivery: In-person
- Length: 21 credit hours
The ABA program at Stephen F. Austin State University
Stephen F. Austin State University offers a graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, the Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate, in Nacogdoches, TX, delivered on campus. The program is 21 credit hours. Note: Graduate certificate (21 hours), not a master's degree.
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ABA in Texas
Texas licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the TX Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), 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: 5,902 registered Ripley users are in Texas, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
Other ABA programs in Texas
- University of Texas at San AntonioM.S. in Behavior Analysis · San Antonio
- Texas Tech UniversityM.Ed. in Special Education (ABA) · Lubbock
- University of Texas at AustinM.Ed. in Special Education (Autism & Developmental Disabilities) · Austin
- University of North TexasM.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Denton
- St. Edward's UniversityM.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Austin
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate), 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 Stephen F. Austin State 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.