Thanks to the passage of House Bill 0110 in 2022, Wyoming is now one of a growing number of states (38 as of 2025) that regulates the practice of applied behavior analysis (ABA) through the licensure of applied behavior analysts.
On January 23, 2023, the Wyoming Board of Psychology began licensing behavior analysts. Similar to so many other states, Wyoming’s licensure process is predicated upon earning national certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
The Wyoming Board of Psychology licenses two types of ABA professionals:
- Board-Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®)
- Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®)
This guide details the process of earning BCBA® certification through the BACB and licensure with the Wyoming Board of Psychology.
Earning a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Pursuing BCBA® Certification
A master’s degree in behavior analysis, or in psychology or education with a focus in behavior analysis, is universally recognized as the minimum educational requirement to enter the field as a full-scope applied behavior analyst and is the minimum requirement for the BCBA® certification.
The BACB recognizes accredited online programs. Depending on the institution, you may be able to complete all or some of your graduate coursework through flexible, distance-based study. Accredited online programs meet the same rigorous educational standards as their campus-based counterparts through a web-based platform that makes them more accessible to working students.
BACB Graduate Program Requirements and Options
You can be sure you meet BACB requirements by earning a master’s or doctoral degree that’s been either accredited by the Association for Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) or accredited/recognized by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).
You can also meet the BACB’s educational requirements by earning a master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field and then completing specific, graduate-level coursework in behavior analysis. The ABAI maintains a directory of Verified Course Sequences (VCS) that meet these requirements.
If you choose a program that is not ABAI/APBA-accredited or does not include a VCS, you can still meet the educational requirements through a course-by-course review. After completing the required coursework, your department chair, dean, or BCBA®-certified VCS Coordinator must complete a Non-Verified Course Content Attestation and send it to the BACB.
Note: The VCS program is ending on December 31, 2025. As of 2026, if you complete a program that is not accredited/approved by the ABAI or accredited by the APBA, you’ll need to qualify through a course-by-course review.
Practicum and Exam Requirements
BCBA® certification requires a supervised fieldwork experience of between 1,500 and 2,000 hours. Graduate programs that are accredited by the ABAI or APBA usually include a practicum during which time you’ll begin accruing your supervised fieldwork hours. Your program director will help you secure a supervisor and field site where you’ll complete your fieldwork hours. Many institutions with online programs help students locate and land a practicum with a nearby ABA practice.
Just some of the ABA providers in Wyoming where you may be able to complete your practicum/field experience include:
- Wyoming Department of Health, Behavioral Health Division, Cheyenne
- Wyoming Behavioral Institute, Casper
- Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Behavioral Health, Cheyenne
- High Country Behavioral Health, Afton, Evanston, Kemmerer, and Pinedale
- Trumpet Behavioral Health, Cheyenne
- Jackson Hole Behavioral Services, Jackson
After satisfying all educational requirements and fieldwork hours, you’ll need to take and pass the BCBA® exam. You will apply with the BACB who, once your application is approved, will alert their exam administrator, Pearson VUE, that you’re ready to register for the exam. Pearson VUE will send you an email with instructions for registering at a Pearson VUE testing center near you.
In Wyoming, Pearson VUE has testing centers located in Laramie and Casper.
Click here for detailed step-by-step instructions on the BCBA® credentialing process.
Earning the BCBA License in Wyoming
Once you’ve earned BCBA® certification, it’s time to apply for the BCBA license through the Wyoming Board of Psychology. You must download and print the BCBA Application.
Your application must include:
- Two blue fingerprint cards – You’ll need to contact your local law enforcement agency; only a law enforcement officer or other authorized person may perform the fingerprinting process.
- Verification of your BCBA® certification – Verification must be forwarded directly to the Board office by the BACB by completing a Verification Letter Request Form.
- Proof of Lawful Presence – Your application must include proof of lawful residence; acceptable documents include either a U.S. passport OR a driver’s license/state-issued ID card AND Social Security Card or birth certificate. A list of all acceptable documents is found within the application packet.
Your completed and signed application must be sent to:
Wyoming State Board of Psychology
2001 Capitol Avenue; Room 127
Cheyenne, WY 82002
ABA Services for Autism Diagnoses Now Covered Under the State’s Medicaid Program
On January 1, 2017, Wyoming began covering applied behavior analysis (ABA) services under the state’s Medicaid program, finally making this respected form of behavior therapy available to many of the State’s children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), up to age 20.
ABA services are available to children who have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Treatment services are limited to 20 visits per year, unless additional treatments are determined to be medically necessary.
ABA covered services for Wyoming Medicaid include:
- Behavior identification assessment
- Observational behavior follow-up assessment
- Adaptive behavior treatment
- Family adaptive behavior treatment guidance
ABA services covered under the Medicaid program must be performed by BCBA®-D (doctoral) and BCBA® practitioners or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts or Registered Behavior Technician working under the supervision of a BCBA®-D or BCBA®.