Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis

Course Code : ABA 510

Course Description :

Focuses on the application of a systematic and empirical approach to the study of psychology. Topics will include: scientific method, pseudoscience, types of experimental research, variable definition, validity threats, control strategies, experimental design, ethical issues, how to present research, statistical application, and additional material. Students engage in discussion, conduct relevant empirical research, and write research reports in the American Psychological Association ABA 811 Research Practicum in ABA II (3) This course will provide additional research experience to students who have already taken ABA 809 Research Practicum in ABA I. Students can register for 1 – 3 credits per semester with a maximum of 3 credits of the research practicum in applied behavior analysis counting towards graduation. Students will be expected to devote 10 hours per week per credit towards the research practicum. Some of those hours may be spent collecting and analyzing the data, conducting literature searches, and writing a manuscript based on the data. It is assumed that most research practica will be supervised by the student’s dissertation advisor but the student and dissertation advisor may agree that another faculty member is best qualified to supervise the research. Students will be expected to meet frequently with their practicum supervisor during the semester and will be expected to complete a research paper written in APA-style by the end of the semester. The research paper should be written in such a manner that it could be submitted to a professional journal for publication. generalization, shaping, fading, prompting, concept formation, stimulus equivalence, respondent learning, conditioned reinforcement, schedules of reinforcement, and behavioral definitions.

• Credit : 3

Course Code : ABA 526

Course Description :

Provides an introduction to behavior analysis and the learning principles on which ABA is founded. Everyday behavior and how it changes is explained by learning principles derived from an analysis of scientific research. Students learn procedures that derive from behavioral principles and practice implementing those procedures in computer simulations. Principles and procedure sin the course curriculum include reinforcement, extinction, differential reinforcement, punishment, stimulus control, issues of discrimination and generalization shaping, fading, prompting, concept formation, stimulus equivalence, respondent learning, conditioned reinforcement, schedules of reinforcement, and behavioral definitions.

• Credit : 3

Course Code : ABA 534

Course Description :

Examines the use of the scientific method to evaluate assessment and intervention techniques in behavior analysis. Topics include measurement techniques, single-subject experimental design, selection of dependent and independent variables, graphical presentation and evaluation of results, ethics pertaining to human subjects and treatment implementation, and ways of communicating research results. Principles and procedures involved in the experimental analysis of reinforcement schedules, stimulus control, and stimulus equivalence are included.

• Credit : 3

Course Code : ABA 537

Course Description :

This course is designed to introduce graduate students to the basic principles of behavior analysis. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an overall management system. It is important to understand concepts of applied behavior analysis and also how to apply those concepts across various learning environments and skill levels to become effective and efficient analyzers of the principles of learning. This course has a 12-hour field component.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Adv. Aba

Course Code : ABA 556

Course Description :

This course, which is a continuation and expansion on the principles learned in PS 537 Intro to ABA, will examine strategies to promote generalization of learned skills, prompting strategies, teaching self-management, group-oriented contingencies, shaping techniques, behavior chains, motivational systems, and other topics. This course includes a 12-hour field component requirement.

Prerequisites :

ABA534, ABA537

• Credit : 3

Course Code : ABA 561

Course Description :

This course prepares students for the ethical and professional practice of applied behavior analysis. Students will learn about the foundations of professional and ethical behavior needed to insure a high quality of practice in behavior analysis. Included will be discussions of evaluating behavior change, collaborating with other professionals, relationships with clients and colleagues, professional representation of oneself and the field of behavior analysis, dissemination of professional values, and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Professional and Ethical Compliance Code. The course content will be addressed through course readings, lectures, classroom discussion, audio-visual presentations, and role playing.

• Credit : 3

Course Code : ABA 573

Course Description :

Effective writing is an important skill to communicate the findings of a scientific discipline to other professionals and to the mainstream population. Course content will include the function of the written word, the logic of scientific vs. popular writing, APA Style, writing article summaries, writing a Literature review, developing thesis and dissertation proposals, the publication process, writing critiques, writing effective PowerPoint presentations, writing for popular media sources, the basics of grant writing, and developing the curriculum vitae. In this course, students will learn to analyze critically their own written products as well as those of colleagues and student peers. Students will write regularly, both in-class and on their own time, across a number of assignments, for practice and review.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Org Behav Mgmt

Course Code : ABA 624

Course Description :

This advanced course will provide an overview of contemporary research and practice in the field of OBM, also referred to as Perofrmance Management. OBM is seen by some as a behaviorally based area of specialization within the broad field of Industrial-Organizational Psychology.OBM is most closely aligned with the area of organizational behavior and personnel/ human resource management. When ABA is applied to organizational problems such as training, afety, productivity, and quality deficits, the collective set of procedures is term "OBM". The purpose of this course is to introduce students to practice and research in OBM and provide students with the skills needed to apply the fundamental principles of ABA to a variety of performance problems in organizational settings.

Prerequisites :

ABA537, ABA556

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Thesis In Aba I

Course Code : ABA 650

Course Description :

Students will develop an empirical research question, investigate the already existing research literature relevant to that question, write a literature review in the format of the American Psychological Association (APA) style guide, and develop a formal research proposal using single-case research designs.

Prerequisites :

ABA537, ABA526, ABA573, ABA510, ABA556, ABA534, all other M.A. coursework.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Thesis Aba II

Course Code : ABA 651

Course Description :

Students will carry out the research project designed in ABA 650, analyze the results of the study and discuss its implications, and write the research report in the format of the American Psychological Association (APA) style guide. The final product will be suitable for dissemination through professional research conferences and/or research journals. Completed projects will be published on the Web by ProQuest/UMI; a fee of $60.00 will be billed with course tuition to partially cover publication and copyright costs.

Prerequisites :

ABA650

• Credit : 3

Course Code : ABA 800

Course Description :

Students will gain practical experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral programs with individuals with autism. All students will work in private/public schools, complete school orientation, meet guidelines for volunteers and/or employees at the school, and will be supervised by the school personnel and Caldwell University faculty. Note: Ph.D. students are required to take 3 credits of applied practicum (ABA 800 Applied Practicum in ABA I) and an additional 3 credits in either applied or research practicum content (ABA 801 Applied Practicum in ABA II or ABA 809 Research Practicum in ABA).

• Credit : 1 – 3

Short Title : App Prac Aba II

Course Code : ABA 801

Course Description :

Following ABA 800, students will gain additional practical experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral programs with individuals with autism. All students will work in private/public schools, complete school orientation, meet guidelines for volunteers and/or employees at the school, and will be supervised by the school personnel and Caldwell College faculty.

Prerequisites :

ABA800

• Credit : 2 – 3

Short Title : Rsrch Prac Aba

Course Code : ABA 809

Course Description :

This course will provide additional research experience to students interested in conducting doctoral level research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students can register for 1-3 credits per semester with a maximum of 3 credits of the research practicum in applied behavior analysis counting towards graduation. Students will be expected to devote 10 hours per week per credit towards the research practicum. Some of those hours may be spent collecting and analyzing the data, conducting literature searches, and writing a manuscript based on the data. It is assumed that most research practica will be supervised by the student?s dissertation advisor but in rare cases, the student and dissertation advisor may agree that another faculty member is best qualified to supervise the research. Students will be expected to meet frequently with their practicum supervisor during the semester and will be expected to complete a research paper written in APA-style by the end of the semester. The research paper should be written in such a manner that it could be submitted to a professional journal for publication.. (Note: Ph.D. students must take either ABA 801 or ABA 809.)

Prerequisites :

ABA526, ABA556, ABA534, ABA537

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Teach Behav An

Course Code : ABA 820

Course Description :

This 3-credit elective course for applied behavior analysis doctoral students will focus on practical issues and methods for teaching in the college environment. It will focus on selection and use of teaching materials; course structure and development of instructional sequences; the role of lecture, discussion, and active participation; student evaluation and grading practices; and student motivation.

Prerequisites :

ABA556, ABA537, ABA534, ABA526

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Aba & Learning

Course Code : ABA 826

Course Description :

This course provides additional detailed coverage and builds upon materials first presented in the course ABA 526 Behavior Analysis and Learning. However, there will be an emphasis on the reading and discussion of current literature in the field of behavior analysis. This goal will be accomplished by having students read peer-reviewed articles from the leading journals in the field. Familiarizing students in the Ph.D. program with cutting edge research will better allow them to design, conceptualize, and complete their own dissertation research. Topics such as behavioral economics, the assessment and treatment of problem behaviors, and novel techniques to promote skill acquisition will be covered. In addition, students will become much more fluent with the basic underlying principles (e.g., reinforcement, stimulus control, generalization, etc.) that govern complex human behavior. To achieve these objectives, students will take an active role in discussing and presenting these topics in class and writing research reports.

Prerequisites :

ABA526

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Adv Rsrch Aba

Course Code : ABA 834

Course Description :

This course provides additional detailed coverage and builds upon materials first presented in the course ABA 534 Research Methods in ABA. The advanced research methods in ABA class will build on topics covered in ABA 534. However, there will be an emphasis on the reading and critique of journal articles and chapters from advanced text books. This goal will be accomplished by having students read and critique peer-reviewed articles from the leading journals in the field. Familiarizing students in the Ph.D. program with cutting edge research will better allow them to design, conceptualize, and complete their own dissertation research. Topics such as statistical analysis and visual inspection, as well as advanced issues in measurement and single-case design will be covered. In addition, students will become much more fluent in the development, presentation, and critique of research. To achieve these objectives, students will write and present research proposals and review the research proposals of their peers in the class.

Prerequisites :

ABA537, ABA534, ABA526

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Disrtn Aba I

Course Code : ABA 890

Course Description :

The primary outcomes assessment of a student's experience and training in the Caldwell College Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis Program is the formal research dissertation. The purpose of the dissertation is to enhance students? abilities to conceptualize a research question that is socially significant and theoretically important to the further development of applied behavior analysis and apply sound research strategies in answering this question. Broadly, the dissertation requirements involve developing a comprehensive literature review paper, conceptualizing an original empirical research project, conducting the research project, writing a scholarly paper pertaining to the research study, defending the project, and having the dissertation project accepted by the student?s Dissertation Committee and the Office of Graduate Studies. The student will be provided with opportunities to complete these requirements in the three-part course sequence ABA 890 Dissertation in Applied Behavior Analysis I, ABA 891 Dissertation in Applied Behavior Analysis II, and ABA 892 Dissertation in Applied Behavior Analysis III. Across the three courses, students will form a dissertation committee, propose a research study, develop a comprehensive written report on the literature relevant to the topic, seek IRB approval for the study, collect data for their study, and write the results of the study in a formal research paper. Both the literature review paper and the dissertation research paper will then be orally defended. The final dissertation defense and completed dissertation paper must be approved by the student?s Dissertation Committee.

Prerequisites :

ABA834

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Disrtn Aba II

Course Code : ABA 891

Course Description :

The primary outcomes assessment of a student's experience and training in the Caldwell College Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis Program is the formal research dissertation. The purpose of the dissertation is to enhance students? abilities to conceptualize a research question that is socially significant and theoretically important to the further development of applied behavior analysis and apply sound research strategies in answering this question. Broadly, the dissertation requirements involve developing a comprehensive literature review paper, conceptualizing an original empirical research project, conducting the research project, writing a scholarly paper pertaining to the research study, defending the project, and having the dissertation project accepted by the student?s Dissertation Committee and the Office of Graduate Studies. The student will be provided with opportunities to complete these requirements in the three-part course sequence ABA 890 Dissertation in Applied Behavior Analysis I, ABA 891 Dissertation in Applied Behavior Analysis II, and ABA 892 Dissertation in Applied Behavior Analysis III. Across the three courses, students will form a dissertation committee, propose a research study, develop a comprehensive written report on the literature relevant to the topic, seek IRB approval for the study, collect data for their study, and write the results of the study in a formal research paper. Both the literature review paper and the dissertation research paper will then be orally defended. The final dissertation defense and completed dissertation paper must be approved by the student?s Dissertation Committee.

Prerequisites :

ABA890

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Disrtn Aba III

Course Code : ABA 892

Course Description :

The primary outcomes assessment of a student's experience and training in the Caldwell College Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis Program is the formal research dissertation. The purpose of the dissertation is to enhance students? abilities to conceptualize a research question that is socially significant and theoretically important to the further development of applied behavior analysis and apply sound research strategies in answering this question. Broadly, the dissertation requirements involve developing a comprehensive literature review paper, conceptualizing an original empirical research project, conducting the research project, writing a scholarly paper pertaining to the research study, defending the project, and having the dissertation project accepted by the student?s Dissertation Committee and the Office of Graduate Studies. The student will be provided with opportunities to complete these requirements in the three-part course sequence ABA 890 Dissertation in Applied Behavior Analysis I, ABA 891 Dissertation in Applied Behavior Analysis II, and ABA 892 Dissertation in Applied Behavior Analysis III. Across the three courses, students will form a dissertation committee, propose a research study, develop a comprehensive written report on the literature relevant to the topic, seek IRB approval for the study, collect data for their study, and write the results of the study in a formal research paper. Both the literature review paper and the dissertation research paper will then be orally defended. The final dissertation defense and completed dissertation paper must be approved by the student?s Dissertation Committee. Prerequisites: All other Ph.D. coursework.

Prerequisites :

ABA891, All other Ph.D. coursework

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Cognitive Psyc.

Course Code : ABA 521

Course Description :

Description & Necessity: The goal of this course is to introduce students to the field of human cognition through the exploration of classical theoretical and experimental research in cognitive psychology. Students will be introduced to the experimental methods used to study mental processes. Emphasis will be placed on a discussion of the brain and neural networks, memory models, perception, language, concept learning, knowledge, problem solving, reasoning and decision making.

Prerequisites :

ABA510

Course Code : ABA 535

• Credit : 3

Course Code : ABA 553

Course Description :

Provides a short history of autism and examines its characteristics and how to assess the effectiveness of the major therapies that have been developed to treat autism. In addition to evaluating applied behavior analysis (ABA) and the landmark studies by Lovaas and Krantz & McClannahan, the course evaluates other approaches, such as Auditory Integration Therapy, Sensory Integration Therapy, Greenspan, and the Miller Method.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : L/Ss Ind.Autism

Course Code : ABA 572

Course Description :

This course prepares students for the ethical and professional practice of applied behavior analysis. Students will learn about the foundations of professional and ethical behavior needed to insure a high quality of practice in behavior analysis. Included will be discussions of evaluating behavior change, collaborating with other professionals, relationships with clients and colleagues, professional representation of oneself and the field of behavior analysis, dissemination of professional values, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Guidelines for Responsible Conduct. The course content will be addressed through course readings, lectures, classroom discussion, audio-visual presentations, and role playing.

Prerequisites :

ED556, ABA556, ED537, ABA537

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Beh An Child De

Course Code : ABA 600

Course Description :

This course frames the basic concepts and research findings in infant, child, and adolescent development from a behavior analytic viewpoint. Topics include theory in science, critical analyses of concepts and research methods in developmental psychology, motor development, memory, imitation, perception, thinking, reasoning, concept formation, language, and social development.

Prerequisites :

ABA526, ABA537

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Beh/Child Disor

Course Code : ABA 601

Course Description :

Description & Necessity: The course is designed to teach the student about behaviorally based therapeutic approaches and techniques that have been empirically supported with children. Course content will focus on the theoretical conceptualization of clinical problems and the conceptual rationale for selecting and implementing behavior therapy techniques. Students will also become familiar with specific protocols for implementing several practical intervention skills.

Prerequisites :

ABA526, ABA534, ABA537, ABA556

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Older Lrn Autis

Course Code : ABA 603

Course Description :

This course focuses on identifying and meeting the unique needs of adults with autism spectrum disorders and the families and professionals who support them. Transition strategies from school to adult life will be addressed. Components of effective teaching, employment, volunteer, and residential programs will be identified as well as access to community services. Instructional strategies for the acquisition, maintenance, and generalization of skills and addressing challenging behaviors will be reviewed. Funding and legal aspects of adult services will be discussed. A brief historical perspective of services and civil rights for NJ adults with autism spectrum disorders will be reviewed.

Prerequisites :

ABA537, ABA556, ABA526, ABA534

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Ad Lan So Sk Au

Course Code : ABA 604

Course Description :

This course is designed to examine a variety of behavior analytic methodologies to develop advanced language and social skills for individuals with autism. Students in this course will learn how to use and evaluate the available literature on teaching skills such as conversation, friendship, language concepts, cooperative play, conflict management, and self regulation among others.

Prerequisites :

ABA572, ABA537, ABA556, ABA534

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Func.Behav.Asse

Course Code : ABA 615

Course Description :

Functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and analysis are important links between simple descriptions of behavior and treatment planning. The course will trace the historical development of functional assessment and functional analysis from conceptual contributions in the 1950s through the development of functional analytic techniques in the 1980s, to the present widespread application of these techniques. It explores a range of assessment techniques to use in a variety of settings, from home to school and clinic. The relationship between assessment techniques and the delivery of the least restrictive but most effective behavioral intervention will also be discussed. Students will acquire expertise in a wide range of indirect and direct assessment techniques.

Prerequisites :

ABA537, ABA526, ABA556, ABA534

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Assmt& Prog Dev

Course Code : ABA 616

Course Description :

One of the hallmarks of applied behavior analysis is its focus on the identification of goals and the development of educational interventions specifically tailored for individual learners. This course will focus on identifying educational goals, developing individualized curriculum and motivational systems, assessing treatment effectiveness, and making decisions about transitioning.

Prerequisites :

ABA537, ABA556, ABA534, ABA526

Short Title : A & T Sterotypy

Course Code : ABA 618

Course Description :

This course is designed to examine the assessment and treatment of stereotypic behavior, which is commonly observed in individuals with autism and their developmental disorders. Stereotypy is often a target for treatment for these individuals because of its stigma and inverse relationship with appropriate behavior (e.g., play, conversation). Behavior analysts who serve individuals with disabilities must be prepared to conduct careful analyses and treatment evaluations for stereotypical behavior. The major objectives of the class include discussion in etiological theories of stereotypy, methods of assessing maintaining consequences of stereotypy, evaluation of the literature on interventions designed to decrease stereotypy, and development of protocols to evaluate treatments for stereotypy.

Prerequisites :

ABA526, ABA556, ABA534, ABA537

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Ped Feeding Dis

Course Code : ABA 619

Course Description :

Difficulties with feeding have been found to occur in up to 80% of children with disabilities and up to 74% of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorders. This course introduces students to the field of pediatric feeding disorders, examining the etiologies of feeding disorders, assessment techniques, treatment procedures, caregiver training, and issues related to generalization and maintenance.

Prerequisites :

ABA556, ABA526, ABA534, ABA537

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Stimulus Contro

Course Code : ABA 620

Course Description :

Investigates the processes that affect how individuals learn to respond to different situations. Included will be a discussion of the research literature concerning stimulus generalization anddiscrimination, differential reinforcement, object labeling, and concept learning, among others. Students will learn about the crucial aspects of programming for generalization or discrimination.

Prerequisites :

ABA526, ABA556, ABA537

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Mot Sys Reinfor

Course Code : ABA 625

Course Description :

A major component in applied behavior analysis is the use of effective individualized motivational systems. This course will include a description of the rationale and goals for the use of motivational systems, and the real or imagined distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Discussed will be the characteristics of designing and implementing effective motivational systems, types of reinforcers and how to select them, how to identify the effectiveness of reinforcers, and how to transition from primary reinforcers to naturalistic reinforcers. In addition, the course will depict recent technological advances that have been incorporated into various motivational systems.

Prerequisites :

ABA537, ABA534, ABA556, ABA526

• Credit : 3

Short Title : A/P Dev Aut II

Course Code : ABA 626

Course Description :

ABA 626 Assessment & Program Development for Individuals with Autism Part II (3) This course focuses on the necessary and important components of both school- and home-based instructional programs for individuals with autism. Issues related to developing and maintaining a treatment team, designing curriculum, arranging the instructional space, developing motivational systems, and data collection strategies will be discussed.

Prerequisites :

ABA526, ABA556, ABA616, ABA537, ABA534

• Credit : 3

Course Code : ABA 627

Course Description :

This course will familiarize students with psychotropic medications used to treat individuals with developmental disabilities and related psychiatric disorders.

Prerequisites :

ABA526, ABA534, ABA537, ABA556

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Choice & Prefer

Course Code : ABA 630

Course Description :

Explores topics related to choice and preference behavior from both the basic laboratory and applied settings. Included will be a discussion of the major theories and issues of choice such as momentary maximizing, melioration, delayed discounting, and the matching law. Basic research on choice and preference will be translated to applied issues, including preferences for particular items or activities and the relationship between problem behavior and alternative appropriate behavior. The principles and procedures used to study choice and preference will also be covered.

Prerequisites :

ABA537, ABA534, ABA526, ABA556

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Concept Format

Course Code : ABA 635

Course Description :

Focuses on the learning principles that underlie the acquisition of conceptual behavior and the formation of stimulus classes. Included will be an analysis of conditional discrimination training; equivalence class, relational class, and perceptual class formation; relational frame theory; and multiple exemplar training. Applications for individuals with developmental delays will be described.

Prerequisites :

ABA556, ABA526, ABA537, ABA534

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Self Management

Course Code : ABA 640

Course Description :

Provides the student with an overview of the research literature in the area of self-management in behavior analysis, including self-instruction, goal-setting and contracting. Students will learn the practical implications of assessing and increasing self-control for a variety of clinical diagnoses (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, ADD/ADHD). The course will incorporate research on behavioral economics and the prisoner?s dilemma paradigm to illustrate issues of self-control and impulsivity.

Prerequisites :

ABA534, ABA537, ABA556, ABA526

• Credit : 3

Course Code : ABA 645

Course Description :

Students will learn to identify and understand various types of pervasive developmental disorders and cognitive impairments, the etiology of these disorders, and their prevalence in the general population. Students will also acquire an understanding of current special education policies and procedures, examine various assessment strategies used to identify children with developmental disabilities, and determine appropriate educational strategies.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Analy Verbal Be

Course Code : ABA 646

Course Description :

Introduces students to a behavior analytic approach to language and to the interaction between speakers and listeners. The course will cover types of elementary verbal behavior. Students will learn to recognize examples of these concepts as they occur in everyday life. Research articles that report on teaching verbal behavior to learners will be analyzed.

Prerequisites :

ABA526, ABA537, ABA534, ABA556

• Credit : 3

Short Title : St Test Dev Dis

Course Code : ABA 648

Course Description :

The early and accurate identification of individuals with disabilities has far reaching implications in terms of treatment and outcome. Methods to ensure diagnostic consistency across professionals are necessary to improve both research and clinical practice. To that end, there are a number of established and newer assessment instruments available to those who work with individuals with developmental disabilities. All diagnostic instruments for developmental disabilities gather information on social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors, but there are various approaches to assessing these symptoms and arriving at a diagnostic recommendation. This course will focus on a number of available instruments and evaluate them in terms of validity, reliability, norms, ease of use, and utility. Students will take an active part in becoming skilled in using these instruments and presenting their findings to their class peers.

Prerequisites :

ABA510, ABA526, ABA534, ABA537, ABA556

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Phil Behavioris

Course Code : ABA 655

Course Description :

This course examines radical behaviorism in a broad historical, theoretical, and philosophical context. Works by B.F. Skinner and analyses and extensions of these works will be discussed. Radical, contextual, methodological and feminist behaviorism will be analyzed and their historical roots investigated. Readings will explore major conceptual issues such as determinism, mentalism, selection by consequences, freedom, control, and responsibility. Finally, the course will cover social issues and cultural design as applications of behavioral thinking.

Prerequisites :

ABA526, ABA534, ABA537, ABA556

• Credit : 3

Course Code : ABA 699

Course Description :

This course provides an opportunity to contact the literature across a variety of topics and applications to populations important to behavior analysts such as, geriatrics, ADHD, organizational behavior management etc. The focus of this course may in part, be determined by faculty interest and choice and/or student requests and this course will cover current behavior analytic areas not necessarily covered by other courses.

• Credit : 3

Course Code : ABA 802

Course Description :

Following ABA 801, students will gain additional practical experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral programs with individuals with autism.

Prerequisites :

ABA801

• Credit : 1 – 3

Course Code : ABA 811

Course Description :

This course will provide additional research experience to students who have already taken ABA 809 Research Practicum in ABA I. Students can register for 1-3 credits per semester with a maximum of 3 credits of the research practicum in applied behavior analysis counting towards graduation. Students will be expected to devote 10 hours per week per credit towards the research practicum. Some of those hours may be spent collecting and analyzing the data, conducting literature searches, and writing a manuscript based on the data. It is assumed that most research practica will be supervised by the student’s dissertation advisor but the student and dissertation advisor may agree that another faculty member is best qualified to supervise the research. Students will be expected to meet frequently with their practicum supervisor during the semester and will be expected to complete a research paper written in APA-style by the end of the semester. The research paper should be written in such a manner that it could be submitted to a professional journal for publication.

• Credit : 3