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Virginia Commonwealth University

Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Virginia Commonwealth University, which offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, based in Richmond, VA. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Virginia, and how trainees track their hours.

Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026

Key facts at a glance

Program: Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
Credential type: BACB-verified ABA course sequence
Location: Richmond, VA
Delivery: Hybrid (online + on-campus)

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The ABA program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, the Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, in Richmond, VA, delivered hybrid.

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ABA in Virginia

Virginia licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the VA Board of Medicine, 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: 2,039 registered Ripley users are in Virginia, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.

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BCBA fieldwork requirements

After the coursework (the Certificate 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 Virginia Commonwealth 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.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Virginia Commonwealth University have a BCBA program?

Yes. Virginia Commonwealth University offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, based in Richmond, VA (the Certificate 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 Virginia Commonwealth University ABA program online?

Partially. Virginia Commonwealth University delivers the Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis in a hybrid format that combines online coursework with on-campus components in Richmond, VA.

Do behavior analysts need a license in Virginia?

Can Virginia Commonwealth University 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.