University ABA program
Western Michigan University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Western Michigan University, which offers an ABAI-accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program, based in Kalamazoo, MI. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Michigan, and how trainees track their hours.
Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026
Key facts at a glance
- Program: M.A. in Behavior Analysis
- Credential type: ABAI-accredited ABA program
- Location: Kalamazoo, MI
- Delivery: In-person
- Length: 37 credit hours
- 86% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, on-campus program (2024, per the BACB)
The ABA program at Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University offers an ABAI-accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program, the M.A. in Behavior Analysis, in Kalamazoo, MI, delivered on campus. The program is 37 credit hours. Note: ABAI-accredited program.
In the BACB's most recent published data, Western Michigan University graduates of its on-campus program had a 86% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 22 first-time candidates).
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ABA in Michigan
Michigan licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), issued by the MI Board of Behavior Analysts, 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: 2,287 registered Ripley users are in Michigan, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
Other ABA programs in Michigan
- Oakland UniversityM.Ed. in Special Education (ABA concentration) · Rochester
- Michigan State UniversityM.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis · East Lansing
- Grand Valley State UniversityGraduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis · Allendale
- Eastern Michigan UniversityM.S. in Clinical Behavioral Psychology · Ypsilanti
- Wayne State UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Detroit
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.A. in 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 Western Michigan 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.