title: An examination of the integrity and future of the behavior analyst certification board credentials.
abstract: The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) credentials behavior analysts at two levels. This article examines how well the BACB and the certifications it offers adhere to accepted professional credentialing standards. Future developments in the BACB certification process and implications for behavior analysis service delivery are also explored.
authors.affiliation: Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Tallahassee, FL 32308, USA. shook@bacb.com
authors.forename: Gerald L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Shook
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002568:Certification / Q000639:trends*; D005544:Forecasting; D006075:Governing Board; D006801:Humans