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University of South Carolina

Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at University of South Carolina, which offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, based in Columbia, SC. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in South Carolina, 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: BACB-verified ABA course sequence
Location: Columbia, SC
Delivery: Hybrid (online + on-campus)
43% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, hybrid program (2024, per the BACB)

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The ABA program at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, the M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis, in Columbia, SC, delivered hybrid. Note: M.Ed.; 39-credit practicum track or 30-credit independent fieldwork track.

In the BACB's most recent published data, University of South Carolina graduates of its hybrid program had a 43% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 7 first-time candidates).

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ABA in South Carolina

South Carolina 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: 1,039 registered Ripley users are in South Carolina, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.

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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.

Pre-2027 rules: months under 20 hours do not count; hours above 130 in a month are not credited. The 2027 cap is 160.

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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina have a BCBA program?

Yes. University of South Carolina offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, based in Columbia, SC (the M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis). 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 South Carolina ABA program online?

Partially. University of South Carolina delivers the M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis in a hybrid format that combines online coursework with on-campus components in Columbia, SC.

Can University of South Carolina 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.