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Professional Psychology 820
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  Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology 2012–2014 Course Listing GSAPP Courses Certification Courses  

Certification Courses


The courses listed below are certification courses intended for non-Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) students, although GSAPP students may elect to take one or more of these courses.
18:820:512 Introduction to Analysis and Single-Case Design (3)
Introduces the student to the process of analysis using baseline logic and learning how it applies to single-case methodology. Provides an overview of behavior measurement and recording, visual analysis, and graphing. Basic single-case research designs will be discussed, including general characteristics, strengths, and considerations. General issues regarding internal and external validity will be explored, as well as ethical considerations in research design and implementation. Students will practice applying the principles of research design and ethics to the interpretation of research literature.
18:820:513 Basic Principles of Behavior Analysis (3)
Presents the student with an introduction to the basic principles and historical overview of applied behavior analysis, learning theory, and the fundamental principles of science and behavior. Students will learn to distinguish between respondent and operant models of behavior and conditions. Concepts and principles of behavior including reinforcement, punishment, stimulus control, verbal behavior, and motivional operations will be defined and discussed in the context of behavioral learning theory in order to establish a theoretical foundation for applications in advanced-level courses.
18:820:514 Applications of Behavior Analytic Principles: Changing Behavior (3)
Presents information on the applications of behavior analytic principles in changing behavior. Specifically, students will learn to select behavior targets for change, to establish and strengthen behavior, and to weaken behavior. Strategies for strengthening behaviors include a review of reinforcement, prompting, commonly used instructional approaches (e.g. DTI, incidental teaching), delayed reinforcement systems (e.g., token systems, contracts), and self-management approaches. Strategies covered for weakening behavior include extinction, differential reinforcement procedures, positive punishment procedues (e.g., aversive stimuli, overcorrection), and negative punishment procedures (e.g., time-out, response cost). Significant time is spent on discussing the ethics of behavior reduction and the negative side effects of the use of punishment procedures. The application of these principles in changing behavior will be illustrated through reviewing a variety of books and articles, which highlight the breadth, power, and ethical considerations of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in this context.
18:820:516 Advanced Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis: State-of-the-Art Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism and Related Disorders (3)
A sampling of state-of-the-art teaching strategies for children with autism and related disorders. Specifically, the student will develop a framework for conceptualizing verbal behavior and gain familiarity with the application of this framework to the education of children with autism and related disorders. Furthermore, the student will develop an understanding of additional teaching strategies, such as precision teaching, rate building, and activity schedules. Other topics addressed include effective strategies for staff training and for working with families, increasing social skills in learners with acute stress disorders (ASDs), and collaborating with other disciplines. The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of the unique applications of a variety of applied behavior analysis (ABA) instructional techniques for learners with autism. The students should be able to conceptualize a comprehensive ABA program, and be able to select specific methodologies to address specific skill deficits.
18:820:517 Applications of Behavior Analytic Principles: Functional Assessment and Functional Analysis (3)
Focuses on understanding the functions of challenging behavior, becoming familiar with various methods of determining the functions of behaviors, and developing behavior intervention plans that match the functions of the behaviors. The student will learn how to observe, collect data, and interpret data in the assessment of challenging behaviors. Specifically, students will learn the methods for obtaining descriptive data and the procedures for conducting systematic manipulations, such as functional analyses (FA). Variations of FA procedures will be described, including brief FA and procedures that are easier to implement in natural settings. Specific single-subject experimental designs will be reviewed in the context of FA. The ethical considerations inherent in behavioral assessment, treatment, and research will be reviewed. A variety of articles describing state-of-the-art methods for FA will be assigned and discussed.
18:820:518 Intensive Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism (3) Offers students pursuing certification in applied behavior analysis practicum experience working with individuals with autism.
18:820:519 Intensive Practicum in Home-Based Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism (3) Provides students pursuing certification in applied behavior analysis with practicum experience working with individuals with autism in home-based service delivery settings.
 
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