Behavior Assessment and Change

Catalog description

This course is designed to improve students' ability to assess, determine the function of a behavior, identify appropriate interventions, and implement interventions. This course dives deeper into the following concepts: functions of behavior; choosing and implementing function-based interventions; creating data collection sheets; identifying replacement behaviors, choose and implement a reinforcement schedule; and assess if individuals are making progress; creating behavior-based goals; identifying potential reinforcers; and collaborate with others in the lives of individuals.