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BCBA CE Requirements in South Carolina

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst - national certification; SC has no separate state license) license in South Carolina — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

32CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
4 hethics required
Full South Carolina BCBA requirements
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BCBA

BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst - national certification; SC has no separate state license)
32hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 4 h
  • Supervision — 3 hRequired only for certificants who supervise others or supervise trainees accruing fieldwork.

Home study: No cap - BACB ACE recorded/online (learning) CEUs are broadly allowed; no state cap because SC does not regulate behavior analysts.

Board notes: South Carolina does NOT license behavior analysts (SC is absent from the BACB U.S. licensure table; licensure bills have not passed, title unprotected). CE is therefore governed solely by the BACB recertification standard: 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle, including a minimum 4 ethics CEUs and (for those who supervise) 3 supervision CEUs. No SC-specific CE rule applies.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a BCBA need in South Carolina?

A BCBA must complete 32 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in South Carolina. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for BCBA in South Carolina?

Yes. South Carolina requires the following CE topics for BCBA: Ethics (4 h); Supervision (3 h).

Can BCBA CE be completed online in South Carolina?

Generally yes — South Carolina does not require live or interactive hours for BCBA, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap - BACB ACE recorded/online (learning) CEUs are broadly allowed; no state cap because SC does not regulate behavior analysts..

What else should BCBA renewals know in South Carolina?

South Carolina does NOT license behavior analysts (SC is absent from the BACB U.S. licensure table; licensure bills have not passed, title unprotected). CE is therefore governed solely by the BACB recertification standard: 32 CEUs per 2-year cycle, including a minimum 4 ethics CEUs and (for those who supervise) 3 supervision CEUs. No SC-specific CE rule applies.

Other South Carolina licenses
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BCBA CE requirements in other states
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Updated July 2026 from official licensing-board, regulatory-college, and government sources. CE / CPD requirements change often — always confirm current rules directly with your licensing board or regulator before you renew. Informational only, not legal advice.