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

264 to make sound decisions about assessment and intervention strategies for a variety of populations. HCP 6550 Professional Issues in Applied Behavioral Analysis (3 Credits) This course will focus on issues of professionalism and ethics for the practice of applied behavior analysis in research and clinical settings. It will also address issues of working with systems to effect positive change in organizations and for individuals through consultation and collaboration with other professionals. Using applied behavior analysis to provide systems support and change and to enhance work as a consultant will be the underlying basis for the course. Prerequisite: HCP 6510. HCP 6560 Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis I (3 Credits) This introductory practicum is designed to meet the supervision requirements for the BCBA or BCABA certification. Students must participate at least 20 hours per week in a clinical experience that requires the application of ABA principles. Students will receive at least 2 hours of supervision weekly from their onsite supervisor. Students will be expected to collect and share data on their cases and employ strategies of behavioral assessment and intervention with input from their supervisor during the online sessions. Prerequisite: HCP 6510. HCP 6570 Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis II (3 Credits) This practicum is the continuation of ABA 760 and designed to meet the supervision requirements for the BCBA or BCABA certification. Students must participate at least 25 hours per week in a clinical experience that requires the application of ABA principles. Students will receive at least 2 ½ hours of supervision weekly from their onsite supervisor. Students will be expected to collect and share data on their cases and employ strategies of behavioral assessment and intervention with input from their supervisor during the online sessions. Prerequisites: HCP 6510 and HCP 6560. HCP 6580 Advanced Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis (3 Credits) This practicum is the continuation of ABA 770 and designed to meet the supervision requirements for the BCBA certification. Students must participate at least 25 hours per week in a clinical experience that requires the application of ABA principles. Students will receive at least 2 ½ hours of supervision weekly from their onsite supervisor. Students will be expected to collect and share data on their cases and employ strategies of behavioral assessment and intervention with input from their supervisor during the online sessions. Prerequisites: HCP 6510, HCP 6560, and HCP 6570. HCP 6590 Ethical Conduct for Applied Behavior Analysis (3 Credits) This course will focus on the ethical practice of applied behavior analysis across clinical, research and professional settings. The Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s Guidelines for Responsible Conduct for Behavior Analysts and Professional Disciplinary and Ethical Standards will be reviewed, explored and applied. Additional focus will be given to common ethical dilemmas that may arise during clinical research and practice in applied behavior analysis and strategies and guidelines for resolving ethical issues. Prerequisite: HSDD 0710. Concentration 6 Advocating for the Special Needs Child’s Education (9 Credits) Concentration Description: This concentration will explore the education environment for the special needs child. Fundamental information on laws, policies and practices as it pertains to the special needs child’s education, will be researched. Evaluation and assessment techniques and modalities within education/school systems and their influence

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