State Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners

Questions or public comments can be directed to the State Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners (the “Board”) by emailing BehaviorAnalyst@dca.njoag.gov or leaving a message at (973) 273-8070.

Board meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of the month and commence begin at 9:30am.  Specific meeting dates, public agendas, and links to the virtual meetings are available on the Board’s Board’s website under Pages – Board Meetings.

Applications are available on the Board's website.

There is no specific grace period or deadline to apply. Non-exempt practitioners of behavior analysis are encouraged to begin the application process as soon as possible.

The processing time for each application is dependent on the results of a criminal history background check and completion of application requirements.

Please review 13:42B-1.1(b) 10-12.

No, the law applies to everyone who is not exempt and practicing behavior analysis.

1. A completed license application [found on the Board’s website under Applications and Forms] provided by the Board;
2. Proof that the applicant holds a master’s degree or doctoral degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education;
3. Proof the applicant holds current certification as a BCBA or BCBA-D; and
4. Completion of the online jurisprudence orientation.
   

1. A completed license application provided by the Board;
2. Proof that the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education;
3. Proof the applicant holds a current certification as a BCaBA;
4. The identity of the licensed applied behavior analyst who will supervise the applicant; and
5. Completion of the online jurisprudence orientation.
   

Supervision in all its forms, is considered practicing behavior analysis and requires a license.

Supervision in all its forms is considered practicing behavior analysis and requires a license.

No, please see question #8 for the requirements to become licensed in New Jersey. While licensure cannot be guaranteed, the qualifications in NJ are substantially similar to the requirements of other states.  

The Board does not comment on specific coursework. The Board requires certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), and is not responsible for selecting or approving ABA course sequences. For information about the BACB certification requirements, please visit www.bacb.com. 

Yes, fees are determined by the Board through the regulatory process and are used solely to cover the costs of operating the Board.

Please review 13:42B-8.1 FEE SCHEDULE.

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