University ABA program
University of North Dakota
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at University of North Dakota, which offers a graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, based in Grand Forks, ND. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in North Dakota, and how trainees track their hours.
Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026
Key facts at a glance
- Program: M.S. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)
- Credential type: Graduate ABA certificate
- Location: Grand Forks, ND
- Delivery: Online
- Length: 30 credit hours, about 18 months
- GRE: not required
- 72% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, online program (2024, per the BACB)
The ABA program at University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota offers a graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, the M.S. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis), in Grand Forks, ND, delivered online. The program is 30 credit hours and typically takes about 18 months to complete. The GRE is not required for admission. Note: 100% online.
In the BACB's most recent published data, University of North Dakota graduates of its online program had a 72% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 18 first-time candidates).
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ABA in North Dakota
North Dakota licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA), issued by the ND Board of Integrative Health Care, 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: 91 registered Ripley users are in North Dakota, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.S. 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.
- 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 North Dakota 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.