Question
What is the difference between a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCABA)?
Answer
BCaBAs must, at a minimum, hold a Bachelor's degree, have taken 4 behavior analysis courses (180 hours of classroom instruction), have received 1,000 hours of supervised experience in behavior analysis, and pass the certification exam. BCaBAs must be regularly supervised by a BCBA.
BCBAs must, at a minimum, hold a Master's degree in psychology, behavior analysis, or education, have taken 6 behavior analysis courses (270 hours of classroom instruction), have received 1,500 hours of supervised experience in behavior analysis, and pass the certification exam. BCBAs are independent practitioners.
For more information, please visit http://www.bacb.com.