University ABA program
Youngstown State University
Ripley Fieldwork Tracker is used by BCBA trainees and supervisors at Youngstown State University, which offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, based in Youngstown, OH. Here is the program at a glance, what fieldwork looks like in Ohio, and how trainees track their hours.
Reviewed by the Ripley team · Updated July 15, 2026
Key facts at a glance
- Program: M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Credential type: BACB-verified ABA course sequence
- Location: Youngstown, OH
- Delivery: In-person
- Length: 42 credit hours, about 24 months
- 75% first-time BCBA exam pass rate, on-campus program (2024, per the BACB)
The ABA program at Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University offers a graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program with a BACB-verified course sequence, the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, in Youngstown, OH, delivered on campus. The program is 42 credit hours and typically takes about 24 months to complete. Note: admissions suspended; applications not accepted.
In the BACB's most recent published data, Youngstown State University graduates of its on-campus program had a 75% first-time BCBA exam pass rate (2024, 8 first-time candidates).
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ABA in Ohio
Ohio licenses behavior analysts: practicing there requires the Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA), issued by the OH Board of Psychology, 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: 1,580 registered Ripley users are in Ohio, tracking fieldwork at clinics, schools, and universities across the state.
Other ABA programs in Ohio
- University of CincinnatiM.S. in Behavior Analysis · Cincinnati
- Kent State UniversityBehavioral Intervention Specialist Graduate Certificate · Kent
- John Carroll UniversityM.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis · University Heights
- University of DaytonMaster of Applied Behavior Analysis · Dayton
- Ohio State UniversityM.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis · Columbus
BCBA fieldwork requirements
After the coursework (the M.S. 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 Youngstown State 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.