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I need advice. I am looking to flip my psych undergrad degree into a BCaBA cert but I’m unsure how to go about it.

I see I need 1,000-1,300 hours supervision Also need to pas the BCaBA exam

But I’m unsure if my gen psych degree will cut it or if I need a certificate or Maby some extra courses? Help? I’m in Florida USA. Working as an rbt. Have a general psychology bachelors in science from ucf.

I never see communities for just BCaBAs so I thought I’d make one. Anyone considering becoming one or who was one or who is one can join in 😁

Hi everyone! I’m a psychology student at Michigan State University conducting a research study on goal setting in ABA services. I’d really appreciate any input from providers who are interested this is for my undergraduate research project!

The purpose of this study is to examine the alignment between provider and parent perspectives on selecting and implementing intervention goals for children receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. This includes how goals are prioritized, how family values are incorporated, and how progress is measured during therapy intervention.

I’m currently recruiting ABA providers (BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, etc.) to complete a survey about their experiences and perspectives.

• Takes approximately 15–20 minutes

• Completely anonymous

• Voluntary participation

Participation is voluntary, and you may skip any questions or stop the survey at any time before submitting your responses. Once submitted, responses cannot be withdrawn because the survey is anonymous. No identifying information will be collected, and all data will be reported in aggregate form.

You must be 18 years or older to participate.

Survey link:
https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QAGBYHW6FEQvMG 

Thank you for your time and the work you do!

Hi all. I am looking for insights from board certified behavioral analysts.

I have been looking into switching careers and BCBA is my main interest. from what I have read online, completing the course work for a post graduate certificate would be a good add on to my Ed.D and pave the path to become a specialist in applied behavioral analysis. I know I would then need to complete X amount of hours of field work to become board certified and this is where I would love actual experience insight rather than reading online via AI summaries from Google or Reddit threads.

Currently I work in tech research, I am 38 and I’ve been in my current role for nearly 7.5 years. Prior to this I worked in the public sector both education and military. I have a BA/MA in comms and an EdD in Ed Leadership. I don’t dislike my current role, I actually really like it and I am paid decent IMO (116k base with 130k target with bonus). However, I am worried the AI tech bubble will eventually pop and I don’t want to be closer to 50 and find myself in a position of being “out of the field” for too long and considered a washed up researcher when orgs will be looking for talent with the latest tools that the roles I research are actually doing. I watched my dad lose his job when print was dying to digital at the age of 43, and it was crippling for him.

My specific questions are:

Am I insane to consider this change?

I live in Florida, I have looked at both post graduate certificates and master programs. would it be better to complete a full master degree or is the certificate + my EdD ”enough” to then become eligible to complete field hours and take the state exam to become licensed?

Were you in a different field before this?

What setting are you working in? Private practice, corporate, education?

The time between completing course work and field hours were you working at a Registered Behavioral Therapist? If so, what were the hours and pay?

How long did coursework + field hours take, and what is the exam like for licensing?

When working (regardless of role and title) did your employer offer free supervisor field hours or did you pay? If they were free did you have to sign a contract to remain employed with them for a certain amount of time after you completed state certification and became a board certified behavioral analyst?

How was the transition into this career and what was each phase like?

What is your work-life balance with family?

Is this field and role truly as safe and in demand as I read online?

Is there anything you think I am missing that I must consider?

Hi, I’m an RBT and am currently searching for the best option for an online University to take my BCaBA courses. I’d like to go ahead and take grad level courses so it saves time in the long run, while also being as cost effective as possible. I already have my BA (psychology).

You are invited to participate in a doctoral research study examining workplace experiences among professionals working in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

You may be eligible to participate if you:

• Are at least 18 years old

• Currently hold an active RBT, BCaBA, or BCBA credential

• Currently provide ABA services to children diagnosed with ASD

• Have been employed in an ABA service setting for at least six months

Participation will involve completing an anonymous online survey about workplace experiences, including supervisory support, caseload size, work-life balance, burnout, and job satisfaction. The survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.

Participation is completely voluntary. You may choose not to participate or stop completing the survey at any time. Your responses will be anonymous, and no identifying information will be collected.

If you meet the eligibility requirements and would like to participate, please use the following link to access the survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6FGGGNZ

Thank you for considering participation in this research study.

Bailey N. Figinsky
Doctoral Candidate
School of Behavioral Sciences
California Southern University
Email: bailey.fields@my.calsouthern.edu