In addition, affiliate status may be granted to non-degreed practitioners of behavior analysis who are working with a behavior analyst. Affiliate members will enjoy all benefits of full membership, except for the right to vote on matters of interest to the organization and the right to hold office. Any individual pursuing formal training in the discipline of behavior analysis but not yet gainfully employed therein on at least a half-time basis may apply for membership in this category. Such application must be accompanied by an endorsement of an academic advisor and certification of applicant's student status. Student members may neither vote nor hold office.
Associate membership is also available to persons working in a direct service role.
Verification of employment at an agency is required for direct care membership. To remain a member in good standing, an individual must be no more than 9 months in arrears with respect to Association dues and assessments and must have attended at least one conference in the last two years of active membership. Each Full or Emeritus member in good standing shall be entitled to one vote on all matters brought before the Association. There shall be no proxy voting. Persons desiring to apply for membership in the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis shall submit a completed application form, together with such endorsements, recommendations, and any application fee that may be required, to the Treasurer who will forward the application to the Chairperson of the Membership Committee.