BCBA fieldwork hours tracker

How it is calculated

adjusted combined total = supervised hours + (concentrated hours × 1.33 for BCBA, × 1.3 for BCaBA); monthly supervision % = (supervised hours ÷ fieldwork hours) × 100, which must reach 5% or 10%

Official sources and effective dates

• BACB — BCBA Handbook, Fieldwork Requirements (updated June 2026)Current requirements for BCBA fieldwork applicants
• BACB — BCaBA Handbook, Fieldwork Requirements (updated June 2026)Current requirements for BCaBA fieldwork applicants
• BACB — Fieldwork Checklist and Tip SheetCurrent version published by the BACB
• BACB — 2027 BCBA RequirementsEffective 1 January 2027 (supervision rises to 7.5% for concentrated fieldwork, the monthly cap becomes 160 hours, and observations require cumulative 60/90 minutes)

Cross-checked against published sources on 2026-10-06. These pages summarize publicly published certification requirements and are not certification advice — always confirm current requirements with the certifying body.

Related questions

How many fieldwork hours do I need for BCBA certification?

2,000 hours of Supervised Fieldwork, or 1,500 hours of Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork, or a combination — concentrated hours are multiplied by 1.33 when checking the combined total, and the combined total must reach 2,000 hours. BCaBA candidates need 1,300 or 1,000 hours respectively (multiplier 1.3). One BCBA pathway allows only 500 supervised hours, so the standard totals do not apply to every pathway.

How many fieldwork hours can I accrue per month?

Between 20 and 130 fieldwork hours in a calendar month under the current requirements. Requirements effective 1 January 2027 keep the 20-hour minimum and raise the maximum to 160 hours, with concentrated fieldwork supervision rising to 7.5% of hours.

What percentage of my fieldwork hours must be supervised?

At least 5% of fieldwork hours for Supervised Fieldwork and 10% for Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork, checked each calendar month, with at least 4 contacts (6 for concentrated) and at least one observation of you with a client in the period.

What are unrestricted activities in BCBA fieldwork?

Activities a BCBA or BCaBA typically performs independently of a supervisor's presence — behavior assessment, program design, supervision, training, report writing and similar work, as opposed to restricted activities delivered under close oversight. At least 60% of total BCBA fieldwork hours (40% for BCaBA) must be unrestricted, measured across the whole experience rather than each month.

How long do I have to finish my BCBA fieldwork hours?

Fieldwork must be completed within five continuous years, counted by calendar month rather than date to date. Hours earned outside the window do not count toward the requirement.

Can I mix Supervised and Concentrated fieldwork hours?

Yes. Sum the concentrated hours, multiply them by 1.33 (BCBA) or 1.3 (BCaBA), then add the supervised hours; the combined total must reach 2,000 (or 1,300). On verification forms and in the certification application you record only the actual hours accrued — the multiplier is only used to check the combined total.

Does this tracker prove my fieldwork hours are compliant?

No. The tracker is arithmetic on the figures you enter, not an official record. Hours only count when documented on Monthly Fieldwork Verification Forms signed by your qualified supervisor, and eligibility is determined by the certifying body when you apply.

How many hours do I need for BCaBA fieldwork?

1,300 hours of Supervised Fieldwork or 1,000 hours of Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork, with the same 5%/10% supervision percentages, 4/6 monthly contacts and the 20–130 hour monthly range. At least 40% of overall fieldwork must be unrestricted activities.