ABA 640 Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis

Fall-Spring, Summer Semesters

This course will provide students with a complete, accurate, and contemporary view of applied behavior analysis. This course will focus on defining applied behavior analysis, selecting, assessing and evaluating behavior to change, and introducing basic behavior-change procedures. Students will understand the philosophical underpinnings of the field of applied behavior analysis. In addition, students will think critically about these philosophical underpinnings and how they relate to the concepts and principles of applied behavior analysis. Students will gain introductory knowledge of measurement and the application of applied behavior analysis foundations. 3 credit hours