As part of our continued efforts to keep you informed about the transition process of the 4th to the 5th edition task list requirements, please note the following:
December 31st, 2021 is the BACB’s deadline for accepting completed applications under the 4th edition task list requirements.
Students who submit an approved application by December 31st, 2021 will be eligible to take the test after this deadline; however, any exam that is taken AFTER the Dec. 31st, 2021 deadline will be an exam tailored to the updated 5th Edition Task List content. 4th Edition exam versions will no longer be provided after this date.
To ensure that your coursework and exam requirements are in alignment, we highly recommend that students who have completed the 4th edition VCS make every effort to take the exam prior to the December 31st, 2021 deadline. .
Please see the BACB newsletter for more information.
5th Edition Task List
4th Edition
5th Edition
Deadline to complete courses, supervision, and apply for certification exam
December 31, 2021
No designated deadline at this time
Independent Field Experience Supervision Hours Required
Graduate: 1,500
Undergrad: 1,000
Graduate: 2,000
Undergrad: 1,300
Graduate VCS Courses
PS507
PS512
PS517
PS522
PS527
PS532
PS507
PS558
PS560
PS561
PS562
PS563
PS564
Undergraduate VCS Courses
PS340
PS360
PS365
PS410
PS430
PS225
PS340
PS360
PS365
PS385
PS410
PS430