University ABA program
University of Georgia
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at University of Georgia, which offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, based in Athens, GA. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Georgia, and how trainees track their hours.
Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026
Key facts at a glance
- Program: M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Credential type: Graduate ABA degree
- Location: Athens, GA
- Delivery: In-person
- Length: about 24 months
- GRE: not required
- 85% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, on-campus program (2024, per the BACB)
The ABA program at University of Georgia
University of Georgia offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, in Athens, GA, delivered on campus. The program typically takes about 24 months to complete. The GRE is not required for admission. Note: 2-year (5-semester) MS; BACB-verified course sequence.
In the BACB's most recent published data, University of Georgia graduates of its on-campus program had a 85% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 20 first-time candidates).
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ABA in Georgia
Georgia licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the GA Behavior Analyst Licensing Board, 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: 3,915 registered Ripley users are in Georgia, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
Other ABA programs in Georgia
- University of West GeorgiaM.Ed. in Special Education (ABA concentration) · Carrollton
- Georgia State UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Atlanta
- Columbus State UniversityM.Ed. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) · Columbus
- Georgia Southern UniversityM.S. in Psychology (Behavior Analysis) · Statesboro
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.S. in 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 University of Georgia 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.