Field Experience
Our program includes a Field Experience course that provides hands-on practice and opportunities to apply behavior-analytic skills in real-world settings. To enroll, students must submit an application that includes field site information, supervisor contact details, and the supervisor’s résumé or curriculum vitae for credential verification. Students are encouraged to select a supervisor with expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Our program does not assign fieldwork supervisors or placements, nor do we assist with the completion of BACB® supervised fieldwork hours.
Please note that this course is separate from the supervised fieldwork hours required for BACB® certification. Per BACB® guidelines, students may begin accruing supervised fieldwork after starting their first course in the program. Students seeking certification must independently arrange and accrue these hours with a qualified supervisor.
State Licensing
State licensure helps ensure that practitioners meet established standards for education, training, and ethical practice to protect consumers and promote high-quality services. Licensure requirements for applied behavior analysis (ABA) vary by state.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana. Professionals providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in Indiana must be licensed by the state. More information about Indiana licensure can be found here.