VABA MEMBERSHIP

There are four categories of membership in VABA

i.   Associate Members of VABA shall possess the minimum of a master's degree in psychology, behavior analysis, or a related discipline and shall also demonstrate competence in either the experimental or applied analysis of behavior.

ii    Applicants may demonstrate competence in the experimental analysis of behavior by submitting evidence that their training included a minimum of one year's supervised laboratory research and that their graduate project, thesis, or dissertation was an investigation based in the experimental analysis of behavior.

iii.  Applicants may demonstrate competence in the applied analysis of behavior by providing a copy of their BACB certificate  or evidence that their training included a minimum of one year's supervised practicum in the applied analysis of behavior, and that their graduate project, thesis or dissertation was an investigation based in the applied analysis of behavior.

iv.  Applicants whose formal training does not include the above experiences may demonstrate their competence in behavior analysis by submitting evidence of two or more years supervised experience in the experimental or applied analysis of behavior, or by making significant contributions to knowledge in behavior analysis as evidenced by research publications, or any such other means as may be determined by the VABA Board of Directors.

    A person who wishes to become a member of VABA must submit a completed Membership Application, including supporting information in the case of  Associate and Student Members, and pay annual membership dues.  

Membership Categories

Postmarked
after
March 1, 2009

Full Membership[1] & conference registration

   $75.00

Associate Membership[2] & conference registration

   $75.00

Student Membership[3] & conference registration

   $25.00

Affiliate Membership[4] & conference registration

   $50.00

 

[1] Full Membership is open to individuals who are Full Members of ABA.
[2] Associate Membership is open to individuals who meet the requirements to become Full Members of ABA but currently are not Full Members of ABA. Please see the VABA membership requirements posted on the web site at www.v-aba.org and include appropriate documentation when submitting this form.
[3] Student Membership is open to individuals who are enrolled full-time in an academic degree program, internship, or resident program relevant to a career in behavior analysis. Please see the VABA membership requirements posted on the web site at  www.v-aba.org and include appropriate documentation when submitting this form.
[4] Affiliate Membership is open to individuals who do not meet the criteria for Full, Associate, or Student Membership

 

    Each Member shall be a Member for an initial term commencing on the date such person is approved for membership and continuing until the next December 31.  Membership shall be renewed for the period January 1 through December 31 of any year, if a Member pays the dues for such year.

2009 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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