Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Course Information - 3-Credit Hour Course Details

Sep 20, 2026

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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) course information outlines the purpose and eligibility requirements for a 3-credit hour program (EPY 4103/EPY 6103). Completion qualifies students to take the exam required for the Registered Behavior Technician credential and satisfies the BACB 40-hour RBT training requirement. Course content aligns with the BACB RBT Task List (2nd edition), and students who pass (70% or higher) receive a certificate of completion.

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Purpose of Course

What Is a Registered Behavior Technician?

Eligible Students

| Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Course Information
PURPOSE OF COURSE
Completion of this 3-credit hour course (EPY 4103/EPY 6103) allows students to be eligible to take the exam to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) . This course meets the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s (BACB) 40-hour training requirement for the RBT credential. Instructors ofthis course also meet the trainer requirements as indicated by the BACB. Course content is mapped directly on to the BACB’s RBT Task List (2nd edition) . At the conclusion of the course, all students that pass the course (70% or higher) will receive a certificate indicating their completion of the required 40-hour RBT training. Please note that the completion of this course does not mean you are a RBT. You must apply, take, and pass the | | | | --- | --- | --- | | RBT exam in order to obtain the credential.
WHAT IS A REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN?
A RBT is a paraprofessional certified specifically in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavior analytic services and practice under the close, ongoing supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The RBT is the individual who implements behavioral protocols or specific behavioral procedures that the BCBA has developed for the client. More information can be found in the RBT handbook.
ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
Any student enrolled at Mississippi State University (MSU) at either the undergraduate or graduate level is eligible to enroll in this course. Please speak with your advisor before enrolling. If enrolling at the undergraduate level, you will need to add EPY 4103 (Behavior Analysis for Behavior Technicians). If enrolling at the graduate level, you will need to add EPY 6103 (Behavior Analysis for Behavior Technicians) . Currently, there are sections available online that are open for anyone to enroll. Starkville students will require an override to enroll. Additional fees will apply for online courses.
• If you are not currently a student at the university, you will need to apply for admission to the university first, before enrolling. If you already have a bachelor’s or master’s degree, and are not currently enrolled as a student at MSU, but want to take this course, you will need to apply for admission to the graduate school as an “unclassified”major and indicate in your application materials that you are interested in this course. Once admitted to the university, you will be able to enroll in this course.
*Please contact the ABA Undergraduate Minor Coordinator, Beca Spencer
([rs2417@msstate.edu](rs2417@msstate.edu)), for any questions about the RBT course or to request an override to enroll. | | | | | | |

FAQs

What is the purpose of the RBT course?

Completing the 3-credit hour RBT course allows students to be eligible to take the exam to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). It also meets the BACB 40-hour training requirement for the RBT credential.

What does a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) do?

An RBT is a paraprofessional certified in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavior analytic services and implement behavioral protocols developed by a BCBA.

Who is eligible to enroll in the course and what do non-current students need to do?

Students enrolled at Mississippi State University (MSU) at undergraduate or graduate level are eligible. Non-current students must apply for admission first; if they already hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree and want to take the course without being enrolled at MSU, they apply as an “unclassified” major for the graduate school.

Sep 20, 2026

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