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University of Pittsburgh
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at University of Pittsburgh, which offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, based in Pittsburgh, PA. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Pennsylvania, and how trainees track their hours.
Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026
Key facts at a glance
- Program: M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Credential type: Graduate ABA degree
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Delivery: In-person
- Length: 33 credit hours, about 12 months
- GRE: not required
- 100% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, hybrid program (2024, per the BACB)
- 10+ registered Ripley users from University of Pittsburgh
The ABA program at University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh offers a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, the M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis, in Pittsburgh, PA, delivered on campus. The program is 33 credit hours and typically takes about 12 months to complete. The GRE is not required for admission. Note: in-person; 24-month part-time option.
In the BACB's most recent published data, University of Pittsburgh graduates of its hybrid program had a 100% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 10 first-time candidates).
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ABA in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania does not license behavior analysts separately: BCBA certification itself is the professional standard there. Verified against BACB licensure resources July 15, 2026.
Ripley is well worn-in here: 3,032 registered Ripley users are in Pennsylvania, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
Other ABA programs in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineMS in Applied Behavior Analysis · Philadelphia
- York College of PennsylvaniaM.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis · York
- Saint Joseph's UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Philadelphia
- Mercyhurst UniversityM.S. in Special Education & Applied Disability Studies (ABA concentration) · Erie
- Drexel UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Philadelphia
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.Ed. 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 Pittsburgh 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.