Practicum in Behavior Analysis

Catalog description

This course focuses on students working toward practice competence in areas outlined by the New York State Education Department. The Practicum in Behavior Analysis provides students with opportunities to learn and practice the various roles of a behavior analyst and demonstrate competence as a beginning Behavior Analyst. It is designed to provide prospective clinicians with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and gain experience under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst or authorized health care practitioner who currently diagnoses, prescribes, or orders treatment involving applied behavior analysis in his or her professional practice. The main objective is to prepare students to design, deliver, and evaluate individualized behavioral intervention independently. This course will integrate the practicum experiences with didactic course work to provide a meaningful repertoire of behavior analytic skills and to help prepare professionals for the New York State licensing exam in Behavior Analysis. Students will work closely with an assigned university supervisor and a mentoring professional from their placement sites. The practicum requires on-site supervision and observations. The accompanying practicum seminar allows students to share experiences and knowledge gained in placement sites.