University ABA program
Vanderbilt University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Vanderbilt University, which offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, based in Nashville, TN. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Tennessee, 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: Nashville, TN
- Delivery: In-person
- GRE: not required
- 69% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, on-campus program (2024, per the BACB)
The ABA program at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, the M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis, in Nashville, TN, delivered on campus. The GRE is not required for admission. Note: 30-31 credit hours; M.Ed. with two internships; GRE not required at Peabody.
In the BACB's most recent published data, Vanderbilt University graduates of its on-campus program had a 69% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 16 first-time candidates).
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ABA in Tennessee
Tennessee licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the TN Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Committee, 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: 1,546 registered Ripley users are in Tennessee, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
Other ABA programs in Tennessee
- Lipscomb UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Nashville
- University of MemphisM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Memphis
- Tennessee Tech UniversityM.A. in Curriculum & Instruction (Applied Behavior Analysis) · Cookeville
- University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleM.S. in Teacher Education (ABA Concentration) · Knoxville
- Middle Tennessee State UniversityM.A. in Psychology (Applied Research and Methodology) · Murfreesboro
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 Vanderbilt University 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.