Become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Board certified behavior analysts are in high demand to serve individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Below is information regarding the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' (SCDHHS) partnership with the University of South Carolina (USC) and Clemson University Center for Behavior Analysis to sponsor courses for persons interested in becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA).
For more information, contact the Office of Behavioral Health at ASDprovider@scdhhs.gov. Visit the BACB website for more resources.
- SCDHHS, USC Partnership
To meet the growing demand for qualified behavior analysts to serve Healthy Connections Medicaid members in South Carolina, SCDHHS is partnering with the University of South Carolina (USC) to offer funding to individuals interested in completing the Masters of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis at USC.
This degree program is appropriate for individuals interested in becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The degree program includes all requirements to be eligible to apply for the BCBA exam, including nine classroom-based courses in behavior analysis and five practicum courses to obtain the required supervised fieldwork hours. SCDHHS will pay for the cost of tuition and fees for students selected for this opportunity. Students will begin coursework in Fall 2026 and graduate in May 2028.
The courses will include online components as well as face-to-face classes. Course meetings, including online and in-person classes, generally occur between 4:30-7:30 p.m. on weekdays. Students must be available to travel to USC’s campus in Columbia, S.C. at least once per week. Students may use their place of employment as a fieldwork site for practicum if it meets USC and Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements.
To be considered for this funding opportunity, individuals must have a bachelor’s degree. Interested individuals must apply to the M.ED. in Applied Behavior Analysis via USC’s Graduate School website . Required documents include:
- Personal statement -- describe why you are interested in the field of applied behavior analysis and why you are interested in this funding opportunity.
- Official transcripts
- Resume
- Two professional letters of recommendation
Applicants will be selected based on the contents of their application and an interview with program faculty.
Admission for the Fall 2026 term is now closed; applicants for the next cohort may apply for the Fall 2027 term with a USC graduate school admissions deadline of Jan. 15, 2027.
If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact Dr. Katie Wolfe at katiewolfe@sc.edu .
- Clemson University Center for Behavior Analysis, SCDHHS Partnership
The BCBA Coursework Grant Opportunity at Clemson University is offered through a partnership between the Clemson University Center for Behavior Analysis and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) that provides funding for 15 qualified applicants for coursework in a Pathway 2 Certificate Training program designed to meet the educational eligibility requirements of becoming a BCBA®/BCaBA®. Course content includes eight online asynchronous/synchronous courses in a non-degree granting course sequence. The cost for these courses will be paid by SCDHHS.
Applicants must have a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree and submit a completed application with a copy of his/her highest degree achieved. Applicants must also participate in a scheduled phone interview prior to selection.
Application deadline is Sept. 5, 2025, 11:59 p.m., and final selections will be announced on Sept. 15, 2025.