PSY 551 - Applied Behavior Analysis

Description:
This course will familiarize students with basic behavior analytic principles and how they are applied with a variety of populations in a wide range of professional settings. Acceptance into ABA/School Psych. programs or by permission.

Credits:
(4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Accurately describe the history of behavior analysis and the basic tenets of the philosophy of radical behaviorism.
Describe the basic principles of behavior analysis (e.g., reinforcement, punishment, etc.) and demonstrate how to apply these principles in clinical settings with a variety of populations to promote behavior change.
Correctly identify the dimensions of applied behavior analysis and evaluate interventions based on their fulfillment of these dimensions.
Accurately use the scientific language of the field of ABA.
Describe how to effectively plan for and promote generalization and maintenance of behavior change in applied settings.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/22/2015

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