Advanced Principles and Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis

BSAP405 - Advanced Principles and Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis

Credits: 3

This course introduces students to advanced concepts, procedures, and applications in behavior analysis covering topics in classical conditioning, verbal behavior, generalization, and stimulus equivalence. Applications to clinical areas and populations will be emphasized—such as in the treatment of addictions, individuals with brain-injury and dementia, and neurodevelopmental disorders. This course will also introduce students to the research methods that are commonly used in behavior analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. Students will complete their self-behavior-change project that was started in ABA 2 culminating in a formal report and presentation to their peers.