Supervised Experiential Learning

Catalog description

This course provides the opportunity to begin the supervised experiential learning process required for certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). You will participate in an applied behavior analysis (ABA) experiential learning experience that meets all Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements. You will be under the supervision of a qualified BCBA supervisor to develop essential skills in professional practice at your approved training site. Your fieldwork activities must be consistent with current BACB supervision guidelines, the contemporary science of behavior analysis, and focus on assessment and intervention procedures that support socially significant behavior change. You will evaluate your fieldwork experience and propose suggestions for organizational improvement in accordance with professional standards. This course requires you to devote at least 15 hours per week to applied behavior analysis tasks that integrate theory and academic content, with hands-on supervised experience, accruing a minimum of 150 supervised fieldwork hours. This course is designed for undergraduate students seeking to develop professional competencies in a structured, supervised fieldwork environment.