PSY5260
Philosophical Foundations of Behaviorism
5 quarter credits
In this course, learners gain an understanding of the basic foundations, philosophy, and concepts underlying the science of behavior analysis. Learners discriminate between therapeutic approaches that are behavior-analytic and those that are not. Learners acquire knowledge of the basic principles and analyze behavior and environmental events surrounding the occurrence of behavior. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
5 quarter credits
PSY5280
Advanced Concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis
5 quarter credits
Learners further examine the concepts underlying the science of behavior analysis. Learners discern the different types of antecedents and consequences that effect behavior. Learners practice speaking in the scientific terminology used in the science of behavior analysis. Learners also gain a basic understanding of Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent registration in PSY7710.
5 quarter credits
PSY5330
Organizational Behavior Management: Supervision and Management in Applied Behavior Analysis
5 quarter credits
Learners apply evidenced-based supervision practices to the supervision of behavior-analytic programs. Learners develop skills in how to apply behavior change procedures. Learners apply Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior to create behavior change programs to address verbal behavior. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: PSY7712; completion of or concurrent registration in PSY7713 or PSY7701, PSY7702, PSY7703, PSY7704, PSY7705 and PSY7706
5 quarter credits
PSY7710
Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis
5 quarter credits
In this course, learners gain knowledge about the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts. Learners practice navigating ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in the practice of behavior analysis. Learners gain perspective on how to weigh risks and benefits associated with the implementation of behavior change procedures. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent registration in PSY5260 or PSY7708.
5 quarter credits
PSY7711
Measurement and Research in Applied Behavior Analysis
5 quarter credits
In this course, learners gain knowledge on measurement, data display, and experimental methods commonly used in applied behavior analysis. Learners distinguish the different types of measurement that may be used and determine the conditions under which certain types should be used. Learners gain knowledge about single-subject design as well as different types of research methods used in behavior analysis. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: PSY5260 or PSY7708 or PSY7701 and PSY7702; PSY7710 or PSY7703 and PSY7704; completion of or concurrent registration in PSY5280 or PSY7709 or PSY7705 and PSY7706.
5 quarter credits
PSY7712
Behavior Analytic Assessments
5 quarter credits
Learners apply and gain knowledge of the full range of assessment-based approaches in behavior analysis. Learners gain knowledge on how to assess client's preferences, needs, and skill strengths and deficits. Learners practice conducting functional behavior assessments and analyzing results of these assessments to determine functions of behavior. PSY7713 must be taken the quarter immediately following PSY7712. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: PSY5280 or PSY7709; completion of or concurrent registration in PSY7711.
5 quarter credits
PSY7713
Behavior Analytic Interventions
5 quarter credits
In this course, learners apply techniques of behavior change to behaviors of social significance. Learners gain knowledge on how to design behavior change systems given results of behavior assessments. Learners also gain knowledge on how to design these systems to ensure continued maintenance and generalization of skills. PSY7713 must be taken the quarter immediately following PSY7712. Prerequisite(s): PSY7711, PSY7712. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
5 quarter credits
PSY7715
Applied Behavior Analysis Capstone
5 quarter credits
In this course, learners demonstrate knowledge, scholarship, and research proficiency in applied behavior analysis. Learners demonstrate their understanding of ethical and professional conduct and basic concepts and principles in behavior analysis. Learners apply assessment techniques, implement behavior-analytic methods, and determine their effectiveness. Learners demonstrate their ability to evaluate research findings by synthesizing research and drafting an experimental outline around a behavior analytic topic of their choice. Prerequisite PSY7713 or (PSY7701, PSY7702, PSY7703, PSY7704, PSY7705, PSY7706); PSY7714 or PSY7724 or PSY5330
5 quarter credits