Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Graduate Certificate

EDUU 692 is the first in a 7 course sequence and addresses the BACB 5th task list items A1-5; B1-7 and E6. The class introduces students to the historical, philosophical, ethical and scientific foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Students in this class also learn, reflect upon and apply basic behavioral principles. Students in this course must be employed in a related field at least part time and have the ability to complete applied assignments such as observations and interviews.

Prerequisites: EDUU 692.

EDUU 693 is the second course in a 7 course sequence and addresses the BACB 5th task list items B8-B14 and E1-E2. The class introduces students to behavioral principles that govern behavior and behavior change. Students in this course must be employed in a related field at least part time and have the ability to complete applied assignments such as environmental and behavioral analyses.

Prerequisites: EDUU 693.

EDUU 694 is the third course in a 7 course sequence and addresses the BACB 5th task list items C1-11, D1-6 and E9. This class introduces students to the various ways in which behavior is defined and measured, data analysis, and interpretation and research methodology with an emphasis on single case design research. Students in this course must be employed in a related field at least part time and have the ability to complete applied assignments that involve in-depth behavioral observations and data collection.

Prerequisites: EDUU 694.

EDUU 695 is the fourth course in a 7 course sequence and addresses the BACB 5th task list items F1-F9 and E3. This class introduces students to the various ways in which assessment data are collected, analyzed and used to identify targets for behavioral and academic intervention, develop methods of reinforcement, and evaluate intervention effectiveness. Students in this course must be employed in a related field at least part time and have the ability to complete applied assignments such as preference assessments and a functional behavior assessment.

Prerequisites: EDUU 695.

EDUU 696 is the fifth course in a 7 course sequence and addresses the BACB 5th task list items E2, G1-22 and H1-5. This class introduces students to intervention approaches and specific strategies that promote behavior change, generalization and maintenance. Students in this course must be employed in a related field at least part time and have the ability to complete applied assignments such as implementing specific and evidence based strategies within an intervention plan for behavior change.

Prerequisites: EDUU 696.

EDUU 697 is the sixth course in a 7 course sequence and addresses the BACB 5th task list items E1, E5, E7, E10, H6-9 and I1-8. This class addresses program level expectations that include collaborating with families and other providers, program oversight and evaluating program effectiveness through the analysis data. Students also use behavioral principles and interventions for personnel training, supervision, and evaluation. Students in this course must be employed in a related field at least part time and have the ability to complete applied assignments such as evaluating program success and evaluating the delivery of interventions.