The BCBA exam from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) certifies graduate-level behavior analysts. Many BCBAs start as technicians with the RBT exam.
Practice concepts, measurement and behavior-change procedures on our free BCBA practice test.
Key takeaways
- 185 multiple-choice questions (175 scored) in 4 hours.
- Based on the BCBA 6th edition Test Content Outline.
- Requires a qualifying master’s degree, coursework and 2,000 fieldwork hours (1,500 concentrated).
- Delivered at Pearson VUE test centers.
USA BCBA Exam: Quick Facts
- Offered by
- BACB
- Questions
- 185 (175 scored)
- Time
- 4 hours
- Outline
- 6th edition TCO
- Fieldwork
- 2,000 hours (1,500 concentrated)
BCBA Exam Content
- Behaviorism and philosophical foundations
- Concepts and principles
- Measurement, data display and interpretation
- Experimental design
- Ethical and professional issues
- Behavior assessment
- Behavior-change procedures
- Selecting and implementing interventions
- Personnel supervision and management
How to Pass the BCBA
Know the Cooper text concepts cold, practice applying them to scenarios, and memorize the BACB Ethics Code. Timed mock exams build stamina for the 4-hour sitting. Start with our BCBA practice test.
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How many questions are on the BCBA exam?
185 multiple-choice questions, 175 scored, in 4 hours.
Full answer →What is the BCBA pass rate?
The BACB publishes annual pass rates. First-time pass rates have recently been roughly 50–60%.
Full answer →What are the BCBA requirements?
A qualifying graduate degree, behavior-analytic coursework and 2,000 hours of supervised fieldwork (or 1,500 concentrated).
Full answer →What is the difference between RBT and BCBA?
RBTs deliver treatment under supervision. BCBAs design programs, assess and supervise.
Full answer →Official sources
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