University ABA program
University of North Texas
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at University of North Texas, which offers an ABAI-accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program, based in Denton, 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: M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Credential type: ABAI-accredited ABA program
- Location: Denton, TX
- Delivery: Online
- Length: 30 credit hours, about 20 months
- GRE: not required
- 69% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, online program (2024, per the BACB)
- 20+ registered Ripley users from University of North Texas
The ABA program at University of North Texas
University of North Texas offers an ABAI-accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program, the M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis, in Denton, TX, delivered online. The program is 30 credit hours and typically takes about 20 months to complete. The GRE is not required for admission. Note: fully online, asynchronous.
In the BACB's most recent published data, University of North Texas graduates of its online program had a 69% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 87 first-time candidates).
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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
- St. Edward's UniversityM.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Austin
- Baylor UniversityM.S.Ed. in Educational Psychology (ABA) · Waco
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.A. 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 North Texas 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.