


MS in Applied Behavior Analysis

Mandatory Professional Licensure Disclosure
New York State takes pride in the high quality of its licensed and certified professionals. For the protection of its citizens, each license and certificate has requirements that individuals must meet in order to be licensed or certified in New York State. SUNY’s academic programs leading to licensure or certification are carefully designed to meet and exceed these State requirements. This is a role SUNY plays in protecting the public. Other states frequently have their own requirements, so if your goal is to practice in another state, this disclosure will help you check to see what that state requires.
Per U.S. Federal Regulations §668.14 and §668.43, and in compliance with SARA Policy Manual version 25.2, SUNY Empire provides the following disclosure related to the educational requirements for professional licensure and certification.
Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosure
Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to make a determination whether a Title IV eligible academic program that leads to professional licensure/certification meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the U.S. state where the institution is located and the U.S. states where “distance education” students are located at the time of initial enrollment in the academic program. This regulation also includes U.S. states where an institution advertises the academic program, or those states where students attest they intend to be licensed/certified upon completion of the academic program.
The degree programs at SUNY Empire are registered by the New York State Education Department and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State. Through a good faith effort, and for the purpose of complying with the federal regulation, SUNY Empire has conducted a review of educational requirements for licensure/certification in other states to determine if the programs listed below fulfill said requirements. The following U.S. map and table indicate those states where SUNY Empire’s program “meets” or “does not meet” the provided educational requirements.
As SUNY Empire becomes aware of changes in educational requirements for other states, the map and table will be updated. However, it is important to note that SUNY Empire is not the licensure/certification authority in those states and cannot assess whether an individual candidate will be issued a license/certificate in a particular state.
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Accounting (150 credits) | Bilingual Education, Certificate of Advanced Study | Bilingual Education, Graduate Certificate | Early Childhood Education | Master of Arts in Teaching | Master of Education: Special Education | Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, TESOL, Certificate of Advanced Study | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, TESOL, Graduate Certificate
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis

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1 Arizona: Refer to AZ-specific verification of supervised experience process.
2 – Kentucky: Proof of completion of 5 hours of board approved training in reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
3 – Louisiana: Must pass jurisprudence exam.
4 – Mississippi: Oral exam required.
5 – Missouri: Must provide evidence of at least two hours of suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management training.
6 – Nevada: Must pass state examination.
7 – New Jersey: Must pass jurisprudence online orientation and exam.
8 – New York: Must complete Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.
9 – North Caralina: Must provide two statements attesting to good moral character and professionalism and ethical practice.
10 – Ohio: Must attend a jurisprudence workshop and earn passing score on a post-workshop written exam.
11 – Oklahoma: Must provide professional reference.
12 – Pennsylvania: There is not a license for Behavior Analysts. BCBAs may practice in PA. PA has a Behavior Specialist license that may be required for billing certain insurance companies.
13 - Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico Association for Behavior Analysis (PRABA) leading efforts to initiate licensure of behavior analysts.
14 – South Carolina: Proposed legislation in past, but nothing voted forward. FAQ here.
15 – Tennessee: Two recommendation letters on letterhead required from ABA professionals or professionals in a related field.
16 – Texas: You may be asked to provide an official copy of college transcripts.
17 – US Virgin Island: ABA falls within practice of psychology as outlined by Virgin Islands Board of Psychology Rules and Regulations.