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Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at University of Louisville, which offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, based in Louisville, KY. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Kentucky, and how trainees track their hours.

Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026

Key facts at a glance

  • Program: M.Ed. in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Credential type: Graduate ABA degree
  • Location: Louisville, KY
  • Delivery: Online
  • Length: 30 credit hours
  • 83% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, online program (2024, per the BACB)
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The ABA program at University of Louisville

University of Louisville offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, the M.Ed. in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, in Louisville, KY, delivered online. The program is 30 credit hours. Note: in-person; separate online option offered.

In the BACB's most recent published data, University of Louisville graduates of its online program had a 83% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 6 first-time candidates).

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ABA in Kentucky

Kentucky licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the KY Applied Behavior Analysis 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: 815 registered Ripley users are in Kentucky, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.

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BCBA fieldwork requirements

After the coursework (the M.Ed. in Special Education, 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.

How Ripley helps University of Louisville 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.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

Does University of Louisville have a BCBA program?

Yes. University of Louisville offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, based in Louisville, KY (the M.Ed. in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis), a 30-credit program. It prepares graduates to pursue Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, which also requires supervised fieldwork and passing the BACB exam.

Is the University of Louisville ABA program online?

Yes. The M.Ed. in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis at University of Louisville is delivered online. Fieldwork hours are still completed in person at an approved site, wherever you live.

Do behavior analysts need a license in Kentucky?

Kentucky licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the KY Applied Behavior Analysis Licensing Board, in addition to BCBA certification. Verified against board and BACB resources July 15, 2026.

Can University of Louisville students track their fieldwork hours with Ripley for free?

Yes. Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is free for supervisees and supervisors. It logs every BACB fieldwork category, checks each month's requirements, and generates pre-filled Monthly Verification Form PDFs.