Membership

Any individual holding at least a bachelor’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, education, or a related field, with training or professional experience in behavior analysis and whose interests include teaching, research, and/or the practice of behavior analysis.

Includes community advocates, educators, therapists, direct care professionals, parents or self-advocates. Affiliate members will enjoy all of the benefits of voting membership, except for the right to hold office. Affiliate membership shall be granted to individuals who apply for membership in HABA and do not meet criteria for Full Member status.

RBT status shall be granted to individuals who apply for membership in HABA and have a current status as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Student/RBT Members may only vote for a student/RBT representative.

Student member status shall be granted to individuals who apply for membership in HABA and are enrolled in an academic degree program and are enrolled in an academic degree program, internship, or resident program relevant to a career in behavior analysis. Applications for student member status must be accompanied by proof of enrollment in one of the aforementioned programs. Student members will have full voting privileges.