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Applied Behavioral Analysis

  • ABA 651  Applied Behavior Analysis: Basic Principles I

    Description:
    The intent of this course is to provide students with the basic applied behavior analysis concepts and skills. The curriculum has been approved by the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board in the initial content areas of Ethical Considerations, Definitions and Characteristics of Applied Behavior Analysis and Basic Principles of Behavior. Students will complete an extensive case study planned and implemented to demonstrate mastery of the course competencies. This course also meets Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., requirements for ethical and professional standards issues relevant to the practice of behavior analysis (10 hrs) and basic behavior analytic principles (35 hrs).   More Info

    Offered in:
    • TBA
  • ABA 652  Applied Behavior Analysis: Basic Principles II

    Description:
    This course is an extension of ABA: Basic Principles I in that it seeks to provide students with advanced concepts and skills in applied behavioral analysis. The curriculum has been approved by the national Behavioral Analyst Certification Board as addressing competencies in the following areas: Behavior Assessment Characteristics and Rational, Descriptive Analysis Methods, Systematic Interpretations. Students will complete an extensive case study planned and implemented to demonstrate mastery of the course competencies. This course also meets Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., (BACB) requirements for basic behavior analytic principles (10 hrs), application of behavior analytic principles and methods in applied settings (15 hrs), and single-subject research methods (20 hrs).   More Info

    Offered in:
    • TBA
  • ABA 653  Applied Behavior Analysis: Extended Applications I

    Description:
    This is the third course in a series of five graduate courses concentrating on Applied Behavioral Analysis. It follows the established national curriculum to (1) meet the actual professional competencies identified through a national process that individuals will need as Applied Behavioral Analyst Practitioners and (2) eligibility requirements to sit for the examination at the BCBA or BCABA level. Course three will address the content areas of behavior change procedures and systems support (45 of 45 hours).   More Info

    Offered in:
    • TBA
  • ABA 654  Applied Behavior Analysis: Extended Applications II

    Description:
    This is the fourth course in a series of five graduate courses concentrating on Applied Behavioral Analysis. It follows the established national curriculum to meet (1) the actual professional competencies identified through a national process that individuals will need as Applied Behavioral Analyst Practitioners and (2) eligibility requirements to sit for the examination at the BCBA or BCABA level. Course four will address the content areas of experimental evaluation of interventions (20 of 20 hours), measurement of behavior and displaying and interpreting behavioral data (20 of 20 hours).   More Info

    Offered in:
    • TBA
  • ABA 655  Applied Behavior Analysis: Settings and Supports

    Description:
    This advanced course offers intensive study of selected topics in the field of applied behavior analysis. The curriculum has been approved by the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board as addressing competencies in the application of behavioral analytic principles, methods in applied settings, and other behavioral principles. Researchers, practitioners, and parents will provide insights into current issues regarding the use of behavioral techniques with unique populations, settings, and applications. These issues might include specialized methodology for working with young children or with students who have experienced head injury. Techniques for using behavioral methodology for staff evaluations and training will also be explored. Students will complete an extensive case study planned and implemented to demonstrate mastery of the course competencies. This fourth course also meets Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. (BACB) requirements in the application of behavior analytic principles and methods in applied settings and other behavioral principles (45.5 hrs).   More Info

    Offered in:
    • TBA