This article describes the role of a BCBA and is for informational use only.
What Does BCBA Stand For?
BCBA is an acronym that stands for board-certified behavior analyst.
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Some estimates suggest that BCBAs made an average of $66,711 per year.
What Does a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Do?
A BCBA works with people to solve behavior-related issues.
These professions often work withautistic children, but they also work with other people to help with various issues.
Ivar Lovaas famously adapted ABA to treat autism.ABA is still widely used to help autistic children develop their skills.
Do I Need a Degree to Become a BCBA?
A BCBA is a graduate-level certification.
To obtain the certification, people must have a minimum of a graduate degree in a related field.
You might consider a degree in psychology, education, social work, or applied behavior analysis.
For most people, the next step is to earn a graduate degree from an ABAI-accredited program.
In such cases, they may need to complete additional behavioral analysis coursework.
Recap
A graduate degree is required to become a BCBA.
The next steps depend on the pathway to certification that you choose.
There are four different eligibility pathways to getting the certification.
Fieldwork Is Required
No matter which path you choose, fieldwork is also required.
Fieldwork requires a certain number of hours of supervised fieldwork.
There are several different ways to become a BCBA.
How Much Does a BCBA Make?
The average salary for a BCBA in August of 2022 was $66,711 annually.
However, various factors can influence pay, including geographic location, years of experience, and employment sector.
An experienced BCBA might also consider opening their own practice.
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