College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog

263 techniques. Students will be instructed on the use and importance of legal citations an how to identify legal authority based on citation methods as they explore statutory law and decisional case law. **Concentration 5 Advocating for the Child as an (Associate) Applied Behavioral Analyst (BCABA) or (BCBA) (9 Credits) Concentration Description: This concentration will train students in the basic tenets and science of applied behavior analysis. Students will begin with a basic study of the philosophy and science, in the areas of education, psychology, and behavioral issues, and strategies related to behavioral analysis evaluation and development. Students will progress to the application of applied behavioral principles and theories, evaluating field techniques/data, and experiences from a variety of settings for effectiveness and ethical issues. Students may choose to be certified as a BCABA or BCBA by completing additional coursework and supervision requirements. ** Students who wish to sit for the Applied Behavior Analysis certification exam should consult with an advisor as additional courses within the concentration must be completed. HCP 6510 Principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (3 Credits) This course will focus on the basic tenets of the science of applied behavior analysis that are the underpinnings of effective teaching strategies. Students will study the philosophy and science of applied behavior analysis, an overview of the areas of the field of ABA and its relation to education and psychology, basic vocabulary and concepts in the field, strategies for measuring behavior, basic strategies for increasing and decreasing behaviors of students, and ethical considerations in the application of ABA in a variety of settings. HCP 6520 Application of Applied Behavioral Analysis (3 Credits) This course will extend the Basic Principles and Concepts course to include application of the principles of applied behavior analysis in educational and other therapeutic settings. It will focus on behavioral intervention strategies and change procedures, evaluation and assessment strategies, and methods of accountability in ABA interventions. In addition, focus will be placed on the ethical use of intervention strategies and making decisions regarding ethical treatment for individuals with a variety of challenges. The course will emphasize applications in applied behavior analysis in education as well as other areas of study. Prerequisite: HCP 6510. HCP 6530 Behavioral Models in Assessment and Intervention in Applied Behavioral Analysis (3 Credits) This course will focus on the variety of delivery models for services within the ABA model. Areas of focus will include the behavioral models of developmental disabilities, treatment of autism, organizational behavior management, school psychology, sports psychology, and education. Principles and research in each area will be addressed and participants will employ a variety of strategies from each area in the course assignments. Prerequisite: HCP 6510. HCP 6540 Evaluation of Interventions in Applied Behavioral Analysis (3 Credits) This course will focus on evaluation strategies used in both research and in the ethical provision of interventions. It will cover a variety of measurement and assessment strategies for determining the effectiveness of interventions on a single-subject and small group design. Additional focus will be placed on the interpretation of the research literature