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In the spirit of setting clear behavioral expectations, we have developed this code of conduct. All APBA members must be familiar with, and adhere to, the code of conduct. Those code of conduct applies to all APBA related activities and events (e.g., in person and virtual conventions, conference, and webinars; online posting and communication). We reserve the right to suspend membership to anyone who violates this code of conduct.

Do you reside outside the U.S.? You may be eligible for a membership dues discount.

Learn more about our membership rates by region that automatically applies to your dues when you check out depending on where you reside here.

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Special Promotion: Did you get certified with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) in the past year? Congratulations!

We have a special membership promo code just for professional behavior analysts newly certified at the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) levels. Individuals can purchase their first APBA membership in their first year of certification for 80% off the cost of membership!  Email us at info@apbahome.net to get your special promo code ! Put "First Year Certificate Member" in the subject line and make sure to include your certification number in the email.

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APBA MEMBERSHIPS:

All APBA memberships follow an anniversary renewal system, meaning your membership is active for one year from the date of purchase (e.g., November 1 – October 31).

Professional Behavior Analyst

Open to all people who meet the education level requirement and are eligible (i.e., meet all legal, regulatory, and practice requirements) to practice or teach behavior analysis in the country/state/territory where the individual practices. Voting member type.

Behavior Analyst 

  • PhD/Masters Graduate Level Education in Behavior Analysis. 

Assistant Behavior Analyst 

  • Bachelors Undergraduate Level Education in Behavior Analysis.
Behavior Analyst Dues: $100/year 
Assistant Behavior Analyst Dues: $70/year
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Sustaining Professional


3 Year Membership. Open to all people who meet the education level requirement and are eligible (i.e., meet all legal, regulatory, and practice requirements) to practice or teach behavior analysis in the country/state/territory where the individual practices. Voting member type.

Sustaining Behavior Analyst 

  • PhD/Masters Graduate Level Education in Behavior Analysis. 

Sustaining Assistant Behavior Analyst 

  • Bachelors Undergraduate Level Education in Behavior Analysis.
Sustaining Behavior Analyst Dues: $275/3 years 
Sustaining Assistant Behavior Analyst Dues: $190/3 years
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Professional Behavior Technician

Open to all people who have a high-school level diploma or equivalent and are eligible (i.e., meet all legal, regulatory, and practice requirements) to provide behavior analysis services under the supervision of a professional behavior analyst in the country/state/territory where the individual practices. Voting member type. 

Dues: $35/year
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Student


Open to all people currently enrolled in a university/college degree program in behavior analysis or a related field, or actively accruing supervised fieldwork experience hours to meet the requirements to practice behavior analysis in their desired country/state/territory. Non-voting member type.

 

Dues: $35/year
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Related Professional

Open to all professionals (e.g., psychologists, SLPs, OTs, PTs, social workers, educators, doctors, nurses, HR, compliance officers, billing specialists) with the degree appropriate for their area of practice. Non-voting member type. 
Dues: $90/year
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Supporting

Open to all people who do not meet the requirements for another member type and who are interested in professional behavior analysis (e.g., recipient of applied behavior analysis services, caregiver, retired behavior analysts or other professionals). Non-voting member type.

Dues: $40/year 
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Organization

Purchase Membership seats for your organization! Learn more here. 

*This table represents Region 1 dues. If your organization is in Regions 2-4, the prices will be adjusted per the Membership rates by region automatically when you add seats to the purchase. 

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Affiliate

Nonprofit professional behavior analysis associations or scholarly, scientific, or advocacy organizations are invited to become Affiliates of APBA. Please note that APBA does not have chapters or organization memberships. Rather, Affiliates are associations that partner with APBA to work toward common goals. Members of Affiliate organizations do not automatically become members of APBA, but they are strongly encouraged to join.
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