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The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the ethical issues of Applied Behavior Analysis. Ethical issues covered include: professional certification standards, guidelines for responsible conduct for behavior analysts. Specifically, students will learn to practice within ethical guidelines established by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BCAB) and American Psychological Association (APA) by analyzing cases that address: a) responsibility to clients (e.g., confidentiality and informed consent), b) self-monitoring of own professional behavior (e.g., practicing within boundaries of competence, professional development and avoiding conflict of interest), c) conducting assessments and developing behavior change programs that are based on behavior analytic principles (e.g., use of least restrictive procedures, ongoing data collection, and termination of services), d) teaching and supervision (e.g., providing objectives, feedback, and utilizing principles of behavior analysis in supervision), (e) promoting the general welfare of society through the application of the principles of behavior (e.g., presenting a behavioral alternative to other procedures or methods). The student will also learn to incorporate The Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy and security rules in their practice as behavior analysts.

51310 BCBA 5th Edition: This course meets the 45 course content hours in BACB Compliance Code and Disciplinary Systems; Professionalism required by the ABAI for BCBA eligibility.

This course is designed to introduce students to basic theory and practice in the applications of behavioral principles. Students will be introduced to evidence-based practice and will begin to learn to apply the material learned. Students will be required to think about the issues throughout the course and learn to think about assessment and intervention in an integrated manner. Students will gain theoretical and practical knowledge about the evaluation approaches concerning overt behavior manifestations, assessment methods, identification of behavioral disturbances through behavioral assessment tools, and determination of appropriate evidence-based intervention techniques. This course will train students to perform appropriate analyses based on behavioral manifestations, examine which assessment tools to employ for various disorders and behavior functions, and consider appropriate research-based intervention procedures following functional behavior assessment.

51310 BCBA 5th Edition: This course meets the 15 course content hours in Concepts & Principles, 15 course content hours in Behavior Assessment, and 15 course content hours in Behavior-Change Procedures; Selecting and Implementing Interventions required by the ABAI for BCBA eligibility.

The objective of this course is to provide students with an overview of the principles of applied behavior analysis and their use with students with autism. Areas of focus will include: use of reinforcement and development of reinforcement systems, shaping and chaining, task analysis, developing self-management strategies, data collection analysis, behavioral intervention in the classroom, and ways to promote generalization. Ethical considerations in regard to behavior change interventions will be addressed throughout the course.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the use of the scientific method in evaluating assessment and intervention techniques in behavior analysis. Topics include measurement techniques, single subject experimental design, selection of dependent and independent variables, graphical presentation and evaluation of results and ethics pertaining to working with human subjects. Principles and procedures involved in the experimental analysis of reinforcement schedules, stimulus control, and stimulus equivalence are included. Additionally, by the end of this course students will gain comfort in presenting their work in both poster and research report for publication format. These principles will be enforced by requiring all students to complete an individualized research project which incorporates techniques in ABA and involves measurement and evaluation of the intervention used with one human participant who provides consent to participating in this project.

51310 BCBA 5th Edition: This course meets the 45 course content hours in Measurements, Data Display and Interpretation; Experimental Design required by the ABAI for BCBA eligibility.

This course will provide the student with intensive instruction in functional assessment procedures and direct observation methods to be used by the behavior analyst in service delivery mechanisms in mental health and education settings. The following terms will be defined, described, compared, and contrasted: functional assessment, functional analysis, functional behavior assessment, descriptive assessment, and descriptive analysis. Direct observation methods, observer reactivity, and appropriate selection and implementation of time sampling techniques will be described. Examples of their appropriate and inappropriate use will be analyzed. Assessment procedures to identify generalization and maintenance of behavior change will be identified, described, and analyzed.

51310 BCBA 5th Edition: This course meets the 30 course content hours in Behavior Assessment, and 15 course content hours in Behavior-Change Procedures; Selecting and Implementing Interventions required by the ABAI for BCBA eligibility.

This practicum course focuses on students working toward the supervised Experiential learning requirements set by ABAI. The Practicum in Behavior Analysis provides students with opportunities to learn and practice the various roles of a behavior analyst and demonstrate competence as a beginning Behavior Analyst. It is designed to provide prospective clinicians with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge, and gain experience under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst or authorized health care practitioner who currently diagnoses, prescribes, or orders treatment involving applied behavior analysis in his or her professional practice. The main objective is to prepare students to design, deliver, and evaluate individualized behavioral intervention independently. This course will integrate the practicum experiences with didactic course work to provide a meaningful repertoire of behavior analytic skills and to help prepare professionals for the New York State licensing exam in Behavior Analysis.

This course will address specific procedures in behavior analysis including Respondent Conditioning, Operant Contingencies, Stimulus Control and Generalization, Designing Instructional Programming for Early Reading Skills, Teaching Verbal Behavior, and Interventions for Increasing Desirable Behavior and Decreasing Problem Behavior. Additionally, subspecialties such as Behavioral Approaches to Education, Treatment of Autism, Teaching Safety Skills, Pediatrics, Treatment of Drug Addiction, and Gerontology. Finally, this course will address specific behavior change procedures such as matching to sample procedures, errorless learning procedures, and pairing procedures.

51310 BCBA 5th Edition: This course meets the 15 course content hours in Concepts & Principles, 15 course content hours in Behavior-Change Procedures; Selecting and Implementing Interventions, and 15 course content hours in Personnel Supervision and Management required by the ABAI for BCBA eligibility.

This course will address various topics in behavior analysis with a specific focus on working with individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Students will review applicable ethics, principles, processes and concepts of behavior analysis, behavioral assessment and selection of intervention strategies as they apply to individuals with Autism. Also reviewed and elaborated on will be measurement procedures and methods for the display and interpretation of collected data, behavior change procedures and systems support. Additionally, this course will focus on the history and culture of autism along with specific assessment tools and interventions for use with children, adolescents and adults with varying severity of ASD. Students will become familiar with procedures for establishing, organizing and implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs.

51310 BCBA 5th Edition: This course meets the 6 course content hours in Philosophical Underpinnings, 9 course content hours in Concepts & Principles, 15 course content hours in Behavior-Change Procedures; Selecting and Implementing Interventions, and 15 course content hours in Personnel Supervision and Management required by the ABAI for BCBA eligibility.

This practicum course builds on students supervised Experiential learning requirements set by ABAI met in 730. The Practicum in Behavior Analysis provides students with opportunities to learn and practice the various roles of a behavior analyst and demonstrate competence as a beginning Behavior Analyst. It is designed to provide prospective clinicians with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge, and gain experience under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst or authorized health care practitioner who currently diagnoses, prescribes, or orders treatment involving applied behavior analysis in his or her professional practice. The main objective is to prepare students to design, deliver, and evaluate individualized behavioral intervention independently. This course will integrate the practicum experiences with didactic course work to provide a meaningful repertoire of behavior analytic skills and to help prepare professionals for the New York State licensing exam in Behavior Analysis.

Prerequisite: PSGN 730

This course provides a comprehensive overview of client record maintenance as it pertains to the practice of behavior analysis. Emphasis is placed on the privacy rights of clients and the legal and ethical responsibilities of practitioners. Students will explore relevant federal and state regulations, including HIPAA, FERPA, New York State laws, APA guidelines, and NYSED Office of the Professions record-keeping standards. Special attention will be given to the management of electronic records and the practitioner's role in safeguarding client confidentiality and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and ethical guidelines.

Through case studies, practical examples, and analysis of current regulations, students will develop the skills necessary to maintain accurate, ethical, and legally compliant records across various settings. The course will also address documentation practices in assessment, intervention planning, and service delivery, emphasizing the importance of clear, objective, and timely data entry. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to evaluate and apply best practices in record keeping that uphold both professional standards and the rights of individuals receiving behavior analytic services.

The objective of this course is to provide students with an overview of the content and basic skills necessary to understand the techniques of entering and analyzing data. This course will cover the application of parametric tests: T test and analysis of variance, as well as identifying relationships through correlations. Students will be evaluating statistical techniques taught during the course to further their ability to make informed decisions about research outcomes. Students will be required to: conceptualize problems that require further research in their field of interest, create data sets, apply different statistical techniques, and make decisions based on the results obtained.