Wyoming
Wyoming began licensing behavior analysts effective January 30, 2023 following House Bill 0110 (2022 Legislative Session). The Wyoming Board of Psychology administers behavior analyst licensure. BCBA or BCaBA certification from BACB required. Fingerprint-based criminal background check mandatory. Licensure by endorsement available for those licensed in other states.
Quick Reference
Licensing Board
Wyoming Board of Psychology
License Verification
Contact board for verification
BACB Certification
BACB certification required
Available License Types
Detailed Requirements
Behavior Analyst: BCBA certification (master's degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or related field with BACB-approved coursework, minimum 270 graduate hours). Assistant Behavior Analyst: BCaBA certification (bachelor's degree pathway).
Verified through BACB certification. BCBA requires either 2,000 hours supervised fieldwork with 5% monthly supervision OR 1,500 hours concentrated supervised fieldwork with 10% monthly supervision.
Must pass BACB certification exam (BCBA or BCaBA). No additional state exam required.
Renewal through Wyoming Board of Psychology. CE requirements follow BACB standards. Board CE standards: 30 hours every 48 months for psychology licenses (behavior analyst CE rules may align with BACB's 32 hours biennial). Contact board for current behavior analyst-specific renewal cycle and fees.
Initial application fee estimated ~$300 (includes fingerprint processing). Contact board for current fee schedule. Fingerprint cards required for criminal background check.
BACB certification required. Board adopts BACB certification as competence standard - no separate Wyoming-specific hour count. Must hold current BCBA certification for behavior analyst license or BCaBA for assistant behavior analyst license. BACB verification required.
Wyoming is one of the newer states to implement behavior analyst licensure (effective January 2023, per HB 0110 passed 2022). Board of Psychology administers BA licenses alongside psychologists. Fingerprint cards required from all applicants for state and national criminal history record information. Licensure by endorsement available for those currently licensed in good standing in another jurisdiction with comparable requirements. Rules signed by Governor effective October 2, 2025. Contact: 307-742-1118.
2022: House Bill 0110 passed granting Wyoming Board of Psychology authority to license behavior analysts. January 30, 2023: Licensure requirement became effective. October 2, 2025: Proposed rules signed by Governor became effective. January 2026: BACB VCS ending, course-by-course review required.
Additional Information
Wyoming is among the newest states to implement behavior analyst licensure (effective January 2023). HB 0110 from 2022 Legislative Session created the licensure framework under the Board of Psychology. Fingerprint-based background checks required. Licensure by endorsement streamlines process for those already licensed elsewhere. New rules became effective October 2, 2025. Low competition market with higher earning potential in this smaller state.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference purposes. Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the official Wyoming Board of Psychology. Last updated: Jan 20, 2026.