- EDCG651 Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Populations: Basic Principles I
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 hours), and basic behavior analytic principles (35 hours).
- EDCG652 Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Populations: Basic Principles II
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 hours), application of behavior analytic principles and methods in applied settings (15 hours), and single-subject research methods (20 hours).
- EDCG653 Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Populations: Extended Applications
This course will provide students with the opportunity to expand their concepts and skills in applied behavior analysis so that they are able to manage long-term behavior change processes, and promote generalization of the learned behaviors to other life situations. The curriculum has been approved by the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board as addressing competencies in the following content areas: Selection of Targets for Change and Intermediate and Ultimate Outcomes, General Issues Regarding the Selection of Behavior Change Procedures, Behavior Change Procedures, Generalization and Maintenance of Behavior Change, Managing Emergencies and Transfer of Technology. 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 the following: ethical and professional standards (10 hours), and application of behavior analytic principles (35 hours).
- EDCG654 Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Populations: Extended Applications II
This course is an extension of ABA: Extended Applications I in that it seeks to provide students with advanced concepts and skills in extending applied behavior analysis to generalization and long-term, sustainable, change. The curriculum has been approved by the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board as addressing competencies in the following areas: Experimental Evaluation of Interventions, Ethics, Measurement of Behavior and Displaying and Interpreting Behavioral Data. Students will complete the fourth and final phase of an extensive case study to demonstrate mastery of the course competencies. This course also meets Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.™ (BACB) requirements for the following: Experimental Evaluation of Interventions (20 hours), research ethics (5 hours), measurement of behavior and displaying and interpreting behavioral data (20 hours).
- EDCG655 Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Populations: Special Settings and Supports
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 hours).
