Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)


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ABA 500 EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR ( 3) This course covers the scientific, conceptual, theoretical, and philosophical roots of the experimental analysis of behavior. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Applied Behavior Analysis program, permission of program

ABA 522 SINGLE SUBJECT RESEARCH ( 3) This course aims to teach how to critique, design, and analyze single subject research. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Applied Behavior Analysis program or permission of instructor

ABA 533 APPLIED ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR ( 3) Overview of the application of behavior analysis in education, rehabiliation, medicine, business, counseling, and therapy across the age range. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Applied Behavior Analysis program

ABA 555 BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION IN AUTISM ( 3) Overview of the use of Behavior Analysis in the education, assessment, and treatment of individuals with autism. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Applied Behavior Analysis program

ABA 566 BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS ( 3) Overview of behavioral pediatrics and discusses the role of Behavior Analysis within this field. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Applied Behavior Analysis program

ABA 577 BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF BEHAVIOR DISORDERS ( 3) Overview of the use of Applied Behavior Analysis in the assessment and treatment of individuals with behavior and emotional disorders. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Applied Behavior Analysis program

ABA 588 ETHICS AND LEGAL ISSUES IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS ( 3) This course will cover ethical and legal issues related to applied behavior analysis research and practice. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Applied Behavior Analysis program or permission of instructor

ABA 594 RESEARCH TOPICS ( 1 -15) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.

ABA 594A RESEARCH TOPICS ( 1 - 3) Supervised research project in behavior analysis for degree candidates. Prerequisite: ABA 522 , ABA 588 , and permission of program

ABA 595 INTERNSHIP ( 1 -18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction, including field experiences, practicums, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Prerequisite: prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor

ABA 597 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)


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Effective Date: Current

Review Date: 06/20/2008

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