Supervision Field Work
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Supervised Fieldwork Requirements
Applicants must complete supervised fieldwork in applied behavior analysis to qualify for BCBA certification.
- Hours Required: 2,000 Supervised Fieldwork hours or 1,500 Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork hours. A mix is allowed (see guidelines).
- Start of Fieldwork: You may begin only after securing a qualified supervisor, signing a supervision contract, and meeting coursework or experience requirements (depending on pathway).
- Accrual: 20–130 hours per month; must be completed within 5 continuous years. Hours include both independent and supervised activities.
- Clients: Must work with multiple clients (not relatives or primary caregivers).
- Acceptable Activities: Include assessments, designing and monitoring programs, writing plans and reports, training others, collaborating with caregivers/professionals, and other tasks typical of a behavior analyst.