University ABA program
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at SUNY Upstate Medical University, which offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, based in Syracuse, NY. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in New York, 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 Studies
- Credential type: Graduate ABA degree
- Location: Syracuse, NY
- Delivery: In-person
- Length: about 12 months
The ABA program at SUNY Upstate Medical University
SUNY Upstate Medical University offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, the M.S. in Behavior Analysis Studies, in Syracuse, NY, delivered on campus. The program typically takes about 12 months to complete.
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ABA in New York
New York licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the NYSED Office of the 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: 2,594 registered Ripley users are in New York, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
Other ABA programs in New York
- Teachers College, Columbia UniversityM.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis · New York
- Russell Sage CollegeM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism · Troy
- SUNY Empire State UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Saratoga Springs
- Daemen UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Amherst
- St. Joseph's University, New YorkM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Brooklyn
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.S. in Behavior Analysis Studies), 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 SUNY Upstate Medical 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.