ÁùºÏ±¦µä

The Global Institute for Behavior Analysis in the Department of Psychology at the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno is accredited by the (ABAI) and is a (VCS) approved through the ABAI. Our program’s curriculum may lead to certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA), and to licensure eligibility in ÁùºÏ±¦µä and many other states.

BACB® certification information

The  certifies individuals who reside in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. Completion of our program ensures that you meet the educational requirements for certification. However, the program may not meet other requirements (such as supervised experience).

Students intending to obtain their BACB® certification are encouraged to .

Practical training experience

Licensure in most states is based upon your BACB® certification. Although most states recognize graduating from a VCS-approved program and holding a BACB® certification to be sufficient evidence that an application to licensure meets the educational and experience requirements for licensure in their jurisdiction, some state boards have additional requirements beyond ABAI VCS requirements.

Students may be able to meet specific educational requirements while enrolled in the Behavior Analysis Program in the Global Institute for Behavior Analysis by tailoring their electives and securing practical experiences that will meet the requirements of the licensure board for the given state to which you are applying.

If you intend to pursue licensure in ÁùºÏ±¦µä or in another state, we highly advise you to contact the applicable state licensing board to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and to determine its eligibility criteria.

Contact information for every state licensing board is provided in the table below.