University ABA program
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, which offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, based in Whitewater, WI. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Wisconsin, and how trainees track their hours.
Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026
Key facts at a glance
- Program: M.S.E. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)
- Credential type: BACB-verified ABA course sequence
- Location: Whitewater, WI
- Delivery: Online
- Length: 36 credit hours
- 64% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, online program (2024, per the BACB)
The ABA program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, the M.S.E. in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis), in Whitewater, WI, delivered online. The program is 36 credit hours. Note: ABA emphasis within Special Education MSE; ABAI-verified coursework.
In the BACB's most recent published data, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates of its online program had a 64% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 11 first-time candidates).
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ABA in Wisconsin
Wisconsin licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), 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: 530 registered Ripley users are in Wisconsin, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
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BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.S.E. 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater 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.