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General Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis
Candidates seeking the Certificate in General Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis and coursework to become a Board-Certified assistant Behavior
Analyst will take the following 12 credit hours of coursework. (BCaBA)
EGSE 5053 Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
This course provides historical and current context regarding the terminology, methods and applications of Applied Behavior Analysis. Emphasis will be on having students demonstrate mastery of terms used and generate examples of concepts across various settings. This is the first in a series of courses designed to assist in preparing students to discuss principles using a common terminology and survey how these principles are applied. Supervised experience concurrent to coursework is required and may be accessed through the college.
EGSE 5063 Research Methods in Behavior Analysis (3)
This course is designed to develop an understanding of data collection methods, interpretation of data and data-based decision making. Additionally, single subject research design will be described in terms of evaluating effects of implementing interventions. Emphasis will be on the selecting effective means of data collection for assessment and intervention monitoring and using single-subject research designs to describe functional relationships between interventions and behavioral outcomes.
EGSE 5073 Behavior Change Procedures (3)
This course will examine the factors that contribute to challenging behavior or lead to instructional challenges and coordinating best practices for analyzing student behavior and learning styles, developing intervention plans and evaluating the effectiveness of these plans. Students completing this course will be able to use principles of applied behavior analysis to identify target behaviors, collect data on the behavior in order to establish a baseline and develop individualized and appropriate interventions.
EGSE 5083 Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation (3)
This course covers the behavioral theory, principles, and procedures related to modifying existing behaviors and acquiring new behaviors. Students will begin to understand ethics, professional conduct, behavior change systems, and development, implementation, management, and supervision of behavior intervention plans, by applying these behavioral principles to real-world scenarios. Students will examine how behavioral management can be used in the field of education.
Professional Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis
Candidates seeking the Certificate in Professional Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis and coursework to become a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst must
take the following two courses in addition to the four classes above. (BCBA)
Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis
This course covers the behavioral therapy, principles and procedures related to modifying existing behaviors and acquiring new behaviors. Students will begin to understand ethics, professional conduct, behavior change systems and development, implementation, management and supervision of behavior intervention plans, by applying these behavioral principles to real-world scenarios. Students will examine how behavioral management can be used in the field of education.
Ethics and Professional Conduct
This course covers ethical and professional conduct, intervention and behavior change considerations, implementation, management and supervision. Students will apply behavioral modification techniques such as measurement, consideration of biological variables, observable measureable behavior, identification of motivators, selecting alternative behaviors and identification of contingencies governing behavior, by applying these behavioral principles to real-world scenarios. Through the ethical lens of ABA, students will examine how behavioral management can be used in the field of education.
Additionally, candidates may take the following course to aid in coordinating field supervision.
BCaBA:
EGSE 5093 Behavioral Analysis Field Supervision
Supervised Independent Fieldwork: For BACB endorsement applicants must complete up to 1,500 hours of supervised independent fieldwork in behavior analysis. The distribution of supervised independent fieldwork hours must be at least 10 hours per week, but not more than 30 hours per week, for a minimum of three weeks per month. Applicants must be supervised at least once every two weeks for 5% of the total hours they spend in supervised independent fieldwork. Total supervision must be at least 75 hours.
BCBA:
Behavioral Analysis Field Supervision – Advanced
Supervised Independent Fieldwork: For BACB endorsement applicants must complete up to 1,500 hours of supervised independent fieldwork in behavior analysis. The distribution of supervised independent fieldwork hours must be at least 10 hours per week, but not more than 30 hours per week, for a minimum of three weeks per month. Applicants must be supervised at least once every 2 two weeks for 5% of the total hours they spend in supervised independent fieldwork. Total supervision must be at least 75 hours.