Applied Behavior Analysis

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is dedicated to the application of behavioral principles and procedures to real-world problems and settings. The topics covered will include: the basic principles and techniques used in ABA, the application of these principles to a diverse range of clients (e.g., individuals with disabilities and addictions, industry workers, children in classrooms, captive animals) based on scientific literature, training caregivers to conduct treatments based on the science of behavior, and legal and ethical issues in the treatment of clients in a diverse society. Prerequisite: PY-103