Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 1

APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS ABA 604: Behavioral Assessment and On-Going Evaluation (3 credits)
The process of identifying behaviors targeted for change and the use

(ABA) of behavioral assessment techniques to identify and analyze behavior-

environment relations, for the purpose of developing successful,
functionally-based intervention strategies. Methodologies of descriptive
ABA 501: The Science of ABA Concepts and Principles (3 credits) assessment and functional analysis, applied to both challenging problem
This course introduces the philosophical assumptions and dimensions behaviors and academic learning situations. Use of many practical
of the science of applied behavior analysis, including determinism, behaviorally-based assessment tools, including checklists and rating
empiricism, parsimony, selectionism, pragmatism, and lawfulness of scales, structured observation tools, and curricular assessments.
behavior. Students define key terms related to applied behavior analysis,
ABA 605: Interventions & Behavior Change Procedures (3 credits)
the scientific principles of behavior, and behavioral technologies.
This course teaches students to implement behaviorally based
Students differentiate between environmental and mentalistic
strategies to establish, strengthen, and weaken target behaviors.
explanations of behavior, and between conceptual, experimental, and
Fundamental elements of behavior change are reviewed, with a focus
applied analyses of behavior. For students taking this course as part
on selecting evidence-based tactics that utilize basic principles of
of a special education program, or as an elective: This course provides
behavior (reinforcement, punishment, extinction, and stimulus control)
students with a basic understanding of the application of behavior
and utilizing appropriate parameters and schedules of reinforcement
analysis to a wide variety of human conditions and severely disabling
and punishment. Various procedures combining fundamental behavior
conditions. Students will learn the history of ABA and be introduced
principles and tactic are reviewed, modeled, practiced, and demonstrated
to the use of behavioral principles to increase and decrease behavior.
to mastery and fluency. Basic behavior analytic skills of measurement
The science of ABA can provide a framework for assessing a variety of
and analysis are practiced in the context of utilizing behavior change
children and adolescents, for designing, implementing, and evaluating
procedures.
IEP’s, for maintaining children in general education settings, and for
assuring generalization and maintenance. Examples of educational ABA 607: Pre-Supervision in ABA (0 credits)
strategies relying on behavioral principles for effective implementation Each student identifies and proposes a site (or sites) to complete the
will be discussed including reinforcement procedures, token economy requirements for supervision in applied behavior analysis. Attendance
procedures, stimulus control procedures, such as modeling and other at 2 seminars is required during the pre-supervision. The seminar is
forms of prompting, self-management procedures, and augmentative a competency-based course which is part of the Program in Applied
and assistive technologies. The Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Behavior Analysis fulfilling the requirements for BACB® Supervision. The
does not lead to endorsement from the Massachusetts Department of seminar is designed to ensure the student understands the requirements
Elementary and Secondary Education. of supervision and plans/secures an appropriate setting.

ABA 502: Ethical Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits) ABA 612: Intensive Test Preparation (1 credits)
The course provides an intensive, practical review of the ethical, legal, This course is designed to guide the student through a self-managed
and professional issues in the field of applied behavior analysis. remedial experience to strengthen exam performance, in preparation for
Core ethical Principles in the discipline of psychology, adopted by BPU Comprehensive Group 1 and Group 2 exams, and ultimately external
the Association for Behavior Analysis-International (ABAI) to guide credentialing exams. Weekly goal setting, individually tailored study
professional practice in the specialty are introduced, with a focus on activities, talk-aloud review sessions with feedback, and instructor-led
practical applications of these principles in educational settings where study sessions are combined to intensively prepare a student for future
the discipline of applied behavior analysis is practiced. Using case examinations.
studies interwoven with scientific literature from the field of applied ABA 615: Seminar 1: Analysis of Verbal Behavior (2 credits)
behavior analysis, students demonstrate the ability to apply the Behavior An advanced seminar on the analysis of verbal behavior of speakers
Analyst Certification Board Professional and Ethical Compliance Code© and listeners, and the motivating variables that affect them, as first
in real-life educational contexts. described by B.F. Skinner in 1957. A behavioral explanation of verbal
ABA 603: Research Methods in ABA (3 credits) behavior, controlled by basic behavioral processes, is introduced. Basic
This course focuses on the measurement of behavior and the analysis of concepts taught include: the differentiation between verbal and non-
intervention effect using single-subject experimental design. Procedures verbal behavior, the verbal operant as a unit of analysis, the verbal
for collection and display of behavioral data are demonstrated, practiced, community, elementary verbal operants, extensions of elementary verbal
and examined for reliability, validity, efficiency, and relevance to a variety operants, common variables of which verbal operants are a function, and
of settings, with a focus on educational environments. Individualized the multiple control of complex verbal behavior. Practical applications
measurement procedures are developed and implemented using a variety of verbal behavior analysis to language training and remediation, both
of single-subject design formats, and the contribution of single-subject with foreign language learners and learning with language deficits are
research design to education, clinical practice, and scientific inquiry is examined, planned and developed. Advanced concepts taught include:
examined. Ethical considerations of experimental analysis are examined. the emergence of derived stimulus relations in discrimination and
language training, equivalence relations, stimulus equivalence and
generalization, and an analysis of thinking and private events.

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ABA 616: Seminar 2: Functional Analysis History, Methods and ABA 622: Supervision I in ABA (1 credits)
Applications (2 credits) This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to fulfill the
Functional analysis represents the most complete form of evidence- requirement for a supervised fieldwork experience as defined by the
based assessment in ABA (Mayer et al, 2014). This course will review Behavior Analyst Board (BACB®, 2022). During a supervised fieldwork
developments to functional analysis research, beginning with the experience, trainees complete 2000 hours of applied work in behavior
historical underpinnings, examine and practice modifications to the analysis. Trainees are supervised at least four (4) times per month for
standard functional analysis model to analyze variables for during the 5% of the total hours they spend on supervision activities related to
treatment of behavioral challenges, and summarize research in functional the applied setting or on other, varied applications of applied behavior
analysis. Students will conduct functional analyses in simulated and analysis. The student’s primary focus during supervision is on learning
natural environments. and applying behavior analytic skills related to BACB® 5th Edition Task
List (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2017). Activities conducted
ABA 617: Seminar 3: Personnel & Management in ABA (2 credits)
during this supervised learning experience adhere to the dimensions of
An examination of evidence-based systems for providing behavior-
applied behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968) in the
analytic personnel management, training, and supervision. The
article Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis published
importance and purposes for effective supervision and the implications
in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, and are designed to accrue
of ineffective supervision begin this course, followed by a step-by step
both restricted and unrestricted hours as defined by the BACB®. The
process for promoting and maintaining competent performance by staff
assigned supervisor directly observes the trainee’s performance and
and supervisees. Components include: training staff and practitioners
provides specific feedback related to the results of observation, work
to competently implement assessment and intervention procedures,
sample review, review of written work, and performance management.
monitoring performance and the use of function-based assessment
The focus in this semester is on applications of behavioral tactics,
procedures to identify variable impacting staff performance, supporting
beginning measurement and analysis, beginning development of
staff to assure proficient work performance, strategies to improve staff
behavioral programming, behavioral assessment, and professional/
performance and resolve performance problems, and evaluating the
ethical skills and considerations.
effectiveness of supervision and training procedures.
Prerequisite: ABA 607
ABA 618: Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis: Concepts & Principles
ABA 623: Supervision I in ABA (2 credits)
(3 credits)
This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to fulfill the
An advanced study of basic behavioral principles and concepts defining
requirement for a supervised fieldwork experience as defined by the
the scientific discipline and guiding the practice of applied behavior
Behavior Analyst Board (BACB®, 2022). During a supervised fieldwork
analysis. Topics include: respondent and operant conditioning and
experience, trainees complete 2000 hours of applied work in behavior
operant learning (with a focus on positive and negative reinforcement
analysis. Trainees are supervised at least four (4) times per month for
contingencies, automatic v. socially-mediated reinforcement
5% of the total hours they spend on supervision activities related to
contingencies, and operant extinction) conditioned reinforcement
the applied setting or on other, varied applications of applied behavior
and punishment contingencies, schedules of reinforcement and the
analysis. The student’s primary focus during supervision is on learning
influence of schedule on behavior (with a focus on compound schedules
and applying behavior analytic skills related to BACB® 5th Edition Task
of reinforcement), the concept of motivating operations, including
List (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2017). Activities conducted
unconditioned and conditioned establishing and abolishing operations,
during this supervised learning experience adhere to the dimensions of
discriminative stimulus control, and rule-governed versus contingency-
applied behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968) in the
shaped behavior.
article Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis published
in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, and are designed to accrue
both restricted and unrestricted hours as defined by the BACB®. The
assigned supervisor directly observes the trainee’s performance and
provides specific feedback related to the results of observation, work
sample review, review of written work, and performance management.
The focus in this semester is on applications of behavioral tactics,
beginning measurement and analysis, beginning development of
behavioral programming, behavioral assessment, and professional/
ethical skills and considerations.
Prerequisite: ABA 607

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ABA 624: Supervision I in ABA (3 credits) ABA 626: Supervision I in ABA (5 credits)
This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to fulfill the This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to fulfill the
requirement for a supervised fieldwork experience as defined by the requirement for a supervised fieldwork experience as defined by the
Behavior Analyst Board (BACB®, 2022). During a supervised fieldwork Behavior Analyst Board (BACB®, 2022). During a supervised fieldwork
experience, trainees complete 2000 hours of applied work in behavior experience, trainees complete 2000 hours of applied work in behavior
analysis. Trainees are supervised at least four (4) times per month for analysis. Trainees are supervised at least four (4) times per month for
5% of the total hours they spend on supervision activities related to 5% of the total hours they spend on supervision activities related to
the applied setting or on other, varied applications of applied behavior the applied setting or on other, varied applications of applied behavior
analysis. The student’s primary focus during supervision is on learning analysis. The student’s primary focus during supervision is on learning
and applying behavior analytic skills related to BACB® 5th Edition Task and applying behavior analytic skills related to BACB® 5th Edition Task
List (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2017). Activities conducted List (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2017). Activities conducted
during this supervised learning experience adhere to the dimensions of during this supervised learning experience adhere to the dimensions of
applied behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968) in the applied behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968) in the
article Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis published article Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis published
in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, and are designed to accrue in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, and are designed to accrue
both restricted and unrestricted hours as defined by the BACB®. The both restricted and unrestricted hours as defined by the BACB®. The
assigned supervisor directly observes the trainee’s performance and assigned supervisor directly observes the trainee’s performance and
provides specific feedback related to the results of observation, work provides specific feedback related to the results of observation, work
sample review, review of written work, and performance management. sample review, review of written work, and performance management.
The focus in this semester is on applications of behavioral tactics, The focus in this semester is on applications of behavioral tactics,
beginning measurement and analysis, beginning development of beginning measurement and analysis, beginning development of
behavioral programming, behavioral assessment, and professional/ behavioral programming, behavioral assessment, and professional/
ethical skills and considerations. ethical skills and considerations.
Prerequisite: ABA 607 Prerequisite: ABA 607
ABA 625: Supervision I in ABA (4 credits) ABA 630: Qualifying Comprehensive Examination 1 (0 credits)
This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to fulfill the ABA 630 requires the student to take and pass, according to a pre-
requirement for a supervised fieldwork experience as defined by the determined criterion, a qualifying comprehensive examination. The exam
Behavior Analyst Board (BACB®, 2022). During a supervised fieldwork content is aligned with BACB® Task List, 5th edition (www.bacb.com).
experience, trainees complete 2000 hours of applied work in behavior ABA 631: Qualifying Comprehensive Examination 2 (0 credits)
analysis. Trainees are supervised at least four (4) times per month for ABA 631 requires the student to take and pass, according to a pre-
5% of the total hours they spend on supervision activities related to determined criterion, a qualifying comprehensive examination. The exam
the applied setting or on other, varied applications of applied behavior content is aligned with BACB® Task List, 5th edition (www.bacb.com).
analysis. The student’s primary focus during supervision is on learning
and applying behavior analytic skills related to BACB® 5th Edition Task ABA 632: Supervision II in ABA (1 credits)
List (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2017). Activities conducted This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to fulfill the
during this supervised learning experience adhere to the dimensions of requirement for a supervised fieldwork experience as defined by the
applied behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968) in the Behavior Analyst Board (BACB®, 2022). During a supervised fieldwork
article Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis published experience, trainees complete 2000 hours of applied work in behavior
in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, and are designed to accrue analysis. Trainees are supervised at least four (4) times per month for
both restricted and unrestricted hours as defined by the BACB®. The 5% of the total hours they spend on supervision activities related to
assigned supervisor directly observes the trainee’s performance and the applied setting or on other, varied applications of applied behavior
provides specific feedback related to the results of observation, work analysis. The trainees’s primary focus during supervision is on learning
sample review, review of written work, and performance management. and applying behavior analytic skills related to BACB® 5th Edition Task
The focus in this semester is on applications of behavioral tactics, List (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2017). Activities conducted
beginning measurement and analysis, beginning development of during this supervised learning experience adhere to the dimensions
behavioral programming, behavioral assessment, and professional/ of applied behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968)
ethical skills and considerations. in the article Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis
Prerequisite: ABA 607 published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysisand and are
designed to accrue both restricted and unrestricted hours as defined
by the BACB®. The assigned supervisor directly observes the trainee’s
performance and provides specific feedback related to the results of
observation, work sample review, review of written work, and performance
management. The focus in this semester is on continued program
development and generalization planning, behavioral assessment,
measurement and analysis of data, beginning use of single-subject
design, and professional/ ethical skills and considerations.
Prerequisite: 5 credits of Supervision I in ABA (ABA 622 – ABA 626)

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ABA 633: Supervision II in ABA (2 credits) ABA 635: Supervision II in ABA (4 credits)
This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to fulfill the This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to fulfill the
requirement for a supervised fieldwork experience as defined by the requirement for a supervised fieldwork experience as defined by the
Behavior Analyst Board (BACB®, 2022). During a supervised fieldwork Behavior Analyst Board (BACB®, 2022). During a supervised fieldwork
experience, trainees complete 2000 hours of applied work in behavior experience, trainees complete 2000 hours of applied work in behavior
analysis. Trainees are supervised at least four (4) times per month for analysis. Trainees are supervised at least four (4) times per month for
5% of the total hours they spend on supervision activities related to 5% of the total hours they spend on supervision activities related to
the applied setting or on other, varied applications of applied behavior the applied setting or on other, varied applications of applied behavior
analysis. The trainees’s primary focus during supervision is on learning analysis. The trainees’s primary focus during supervision is on learning
and applying behavior analytic skills related to BACB® 5th Edition Task and applying behavior analytic skills related to BACB® 5th Edition Task
List (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2017). Activities conducted List (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2017). Activities conducted
during this supervised learning experience adhere to the dimensions during this supervised learning experience adhere to the dimensions
of applied behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968) of applied behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968)
in the article Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis in the article Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis
published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysisand and are published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysisand and are
designed to accrue both restricted and unrestricted hours as defined designed to accrue both restricted and unrestricted hours as defined
by the BACB®. The assigned supervisor directly observes the trainee’s by the BACB®. The assigned supervisor directly observes the trainee’s
performance and provides specific feedback related to the results of performance and provides specific feedback related to the results of
observation, work sample review, review of written work, and performance observation, work sample review, review of written work, and performance
management. The focus in this semester is on continued program management. The focus in this semester is on continued program
development and generalization planning, behavioral assessment, development and generalization planning, behavioral assessment,
measurement and analysis of data, beginning use of single-subject measurement and analysis of data, beginning use of single-subject
design, and professional/ ethical skills and considerations. design, and professional/ ethical skills and considerations.
Prerequisite: 5 credits of Supervision I in ABA (ABA 622 – ABA 626) Prerequisite: 5 credits of Supervision I in ABA (ABA 622 – ABA 626)
ABA 634: Supervision II in ABA (3 credits) ABA 636: Supervision II in ABA (5 credits)
This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to fulfill the This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to fulfill the
requirement for a supervised fieldwork experience as defined by the requirement for a supervised fieldwork experience as defined by the
Behavior Analyst Board (BACB®, 2022). During a supervised fieldwork Behavior Analyst Board (BACB®, 2022). During a supervised fieldwork
experience, trainees complete 2000 hours of applied work in behavior experience, trainees complete 2000 hours of applied work in behavior
analysis. Trainees are supervised at least four (4) times per month for analysis. Trainees are supervised at least four (4) times per month for
5% of the total hours they spend on supervision activities related to 5% of the total hours they spend on supervision activities related to
the applied setting or on other, varied applications of applied behavior the applied setting or on other, varied applications of applied behavior
analysis. The trainees’s primary focus during supervision is on learning analysis. The trainees’s primary focus during supervision is on learning
and applying behavior analytic skills related to BACB® 5th Edition Task and applying behavior analytic skills related to BACB® 5th Edition Task
List (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2017). Activities conducted List (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2017). Activities conducted
during this supervised learning experience adhere to the dimensions during this supervised learning experience adhere to the dimensions
of applied behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968) of applied behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968)
in the article Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis in the article Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis
published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysisand and are published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysisand and are
designed to accrue both restricted and unrestricted hours as defined designed to accrue both restricted and unrestricted hours as defined
by the BACB®. The assigned supervisor directly observes the trainee’s by the BACB®. The assigned supervisor directly observes the trainee’s
performance and provides specific feedback related to the results of performance and provides specific feedback related to the results of
observation, work sample review, review of written work, and performance observation, work sample review, review of written work, and performance
management. The focus in this semester is on continued program management. The focus in this semester is on continued program
development and generalization planning, behavioral assessment, development and generalization planning, behavioral assessment,
measurement and analysis of data, beginning use of single-subject measurement and analysis of data, beginning use of single-subject
design, and professional/ ethical skills and considerations. design, and professional/ ethical skills and considerations.
Prerequisite: 5 credits of Supervision I in ABA (ABA 622 – ABA 626) Prerequisite: 5 credits of Supervision I in ABA (ABA 622 – ABA 626)

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ABA 639: Supervision III in ABA (3 credits) ABA 641: Supervision IV in ABA (3 credits)
This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to fulfill the This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to fulfill the
requirement for a supervised fieldwork experience as defined by the requirement for a supervised fieldwork experience as defined by the
Behavior Analyst Board (BACB®, 2022). During a supervised fieldwork Behavior Analyst Board (BACB®, 2022). During a supervised fieldwork
experience, trainees complete 2000 hours of applied work in behavior experience, trainees complete 2000 hours of applied work in behavior
analysis. Trainees are supervised at least four (4) times per month for analysis. During ABA 641/ SUP 4, trainees are individually supervised
5% of the total hours they spend on supervision activities related to for 5% of the total hours they spend on supervision activities related to
the applied setting or on other, varied applications of applied behavior the applied setting or on other varied applications of applied behavior
analysis; in ABA 639 the individual supervisor provides a portion of analysis. The student’s primary focus during supervision is on learning
the supervision along with a group supervisor. The student’s primary and applying behavior analytic skills related to BACB® 5th Edition Task
focus during supervision is on learning and applying behavior analytic List (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2017). Activities conducted
skills related to the BACB® 5th Edition Task List (Behavior Analyst during this supervised learning experience adhere to the dimensions of
Certification Board, 2017). Activities conducted during this supervised applied behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968) in the
learning experience adhere to the dimensions of applied behavior article Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis published
analysis identified by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968) in the article Some in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and are designed to accrue
Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis published in the both restricted and unrestricted hours as defined by the BACB®. The
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and are designed to accrue both assigned supervisor directly observes the trainee’s performance and
restricted and unrestricted hours as defined by the BACB®. The assigned provides specific feedback related to the results of observation, work
supervisor directly observes the trainee’s performance and provides sample review, review of written work, and performance management.
specific feedback related to the results of observation, work sample The focus during this semester is on advancement of professional and
review, review of written work, and performance management. This supervisory skills, advanced assessment and analysis, decision-making,
semester increases the focus on decision-making related to assessment, and applied experimentation for evaluation purposes.
measurement, intervention planning and evaluation, and professional/ Prerequisite: ABA 639
ethical considerations. ABA 642: Supervision V in ABA (3 credits)
Prerequisite: 5 credits of Supervision II in ABA (ABA 632 – ABA 636) This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to fulfill the
ABA 640: Group Supervision I in ABA (3 credits) requirement for a supervised fieldwork experience as defined by the
This is a small group experiential learning opportunity designed to partly Behavior Analyst Board (BACB®, 2022). During a supervised fieldwork
fulfill the requirement for a supervised fieldwork experience as defined by experience, trainees complete 2000 hours of applied work in behavior
the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®). During a supervised analysis. Trainees are supervised at least four (4) times per month for
fieldwork experience, trainees complete 2000 hours of applied work in 5% of the total hours they spend on supervision activities related to
behavior analysis. Trainees are supervised at least four (4) times per the applied setting or on other varied applications of applied behavior
calendar month for 5% of the total hours they spend on supervision analysis; in ABA 642, the individual supervisor provides a portion of the
activities related to the applied setting or on other varied applications supervision, along with a group supervisor. The student’s primary focus
of applied behavior analysis; in ABA 640, the group supervisor provides during supervision is on learning and applying behavior analytic skills
a portion of the supervision, along with an individual supervisor. The related to BACB® 5th Edition Task List (Behavior Analyst Certification
trainee’s primary focus during supervision is on learning and applying Board, 2017). Activities conducted during this supervised learning
new behavior analytic skills related to the BACB 5th Edition Task List® experience adhere to the dimensions of applied behavior analysis
(Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2017). Activities conducted identified by Baer, Wolf and Risley (1968) in the article Some Current
during this supervised learning experience adhere to the dimensions Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis published in the Journal of
of applied behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf, and Risley (1968) Applied Behavior Analysis and are designed to accrue both restricted and
in the article Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis unrestricted hours as defined by the BACB®. The assigned supervisor
published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and are designed directly observes the trainee’s performance and provides specific
to accrue both restricted and unrestricted hours as defined by the feedback related to the results of observation, work sample review,
BACB®. Group supervision focuses on oversight of professional practice, review of written work, and performance management. The focus in this
training, consultation, advanced assessment and program design, semester is on advanced decision-making skills, supervision, training and
and ethical/ professional skills and considerations. Self-management oversight of professional practice, program development, analysis, and
skills are a focus. This course also provides direct instructional hours professional/ ethical skills and considerations.
in the following content areas: Measurement & Experimental Design, Prerequisite: ABA 641
Behavior Change Procedures and Selecting Interventions, and Concepts &
Principles.

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ABA 643: Group Supervision II in ABA (2 credits) ABA 646: Make-Up Supervision (2 credits)
This is a small group experiential learning opportunity designed to partly This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to fulfill the
fulfill the requirement for a supervised fieldwork experience as defined by requirement for a supervised independent fieldwork experience as
the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®). During a supervised defined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB©). During a
fieldwork experience, trainees complete 2000 hours of applied work in supervised independent fieldwork experience, students complete 2000
behavior analysis. Trainees are supervised at least four (4) times per hours of applied work in behavior analysis. Students are supervised at
calendar month for 5% of the total hours they spend on supervision least twice per monthly period for 5% of the total hours they spend in the
activities related to the applied setting or on other varied applications supervised experience. The student’s primary focus during supervision
of applied behavior analysis; in ABA 643, the group supervisor provides is on learning and applying new behavior analytic skills related to the
a portion of the supervision, along with an individual supervisor. The BACB 5th Edition Task List® (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2019).
trainee’s primary focus during supervision is on learning and applying Activities conducted during this supervised learning experience adhere
new behavior analytic skills related to the BACB 5th Edition Task List® to the dimensions of applied behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf,
(Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2017). Activities conducted during and Risley (1968) in the article Some Current Dimensions of Applied
this supervised learning experience adhere to the dimensions of applied Behavior Analysis published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.
behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf, and Risley (1968) in the article The assigned supervisor directly observes the student’s performance
Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis published in and provides specific feedback related to the results of observation, work
the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and are designed to accrue sample review, review of written work, and performance measurement.
both restricted and unrestricted hours as defined by the BACB®. Group Make-Up Supervision provides an opportunity for students who have
supervision focuses on oversight of professional practice, training, not met all of the assignment, activity, or hourly requirements in a
consultation, advanced assessment and program design, and ethical/ specific semester of supervision in the ABA program (Supervision 1–5) to
professional skills and considerations. A significant area of focus is on complete these requirements under the supervision of a BCBA.
development of skills necessary for working with diverse learners and ABA 650: Human Resources & Performance Management in ABA
populations. Individual reflection on, and advancement of leadership Organizations (3 credits)
skills is a goal. Introducing the application of the principles of behavior analysis to
Prerequisite: ABA 640 performance evaluation and improvement in an organizational context.
ABA 645: Make-Up Supervision (1 credits) The clinician will learn processes for working closely with and guiding
This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to fulfill the human resource staff and organizational leaders in decision-making to
requirement for a supervised independent fieldwork experience as achieve improved performance and efficiency. Specifically, the clinician
defined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB©). During a will examine how behavioral assessment procedures are used to analyze
supervised independent fieldwork experience, students complete 2000 behavior as it occurs in work environments, identify and diagnose
hours of applied work in behavior analysis. Students are supervised at workplace challenges, and prescribe strategies to influence behavior of
least twice per monthly period for 5% of the total hours they spend in the employees, resource management, and safety in workplace scenarios.
supervised experience. The student’s primary focus during supervision ABA 651: Collaboration, Consultation, & Communication (3 credits)
is on learning and applying new behavior analytic skills related to the Supervisors, managers, and leaders in ABA interact with, guide, and
BACB 5th Edition Task List® (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2019). influence team members and constituents from a variety of backgrounds,
Activities conducted during this supervised learning experience adhere professional disciplines, and cultures during strategic planning,
to the dimensions of applied behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf, consultation, and treatment planning/implementation/evaluation.
and Risley (1968) in the article Some Current Dimensions of Applied Critical to successful leadership is the ability to collaborate, support and
Behavior Analysis published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. guide, and communicate with respect and competence with individuals
The assigned supervisor directly observes the student’s performance of a variety of backgrounds and experiences. This course guides
and provides specific feedback related to the results of observation, work the organizational leader to successfully work within and consult to
sample review, review of written work, and performance measurement. interdisciplinary teams, families, employees, and community partners
Make-Up Supervision provides an opportunity for students who have in order achieve common goals related to planning, implementing and
not met all of the assignment, activity, or hourly requirements in a evaluating service delivery.
specific semester of supervision in the ABA program (Supervision 1–5) to
complete these requirements under the supervision of a BCBA. ABA 652: Organizational Behavior Systems Analysis (3 credits)
Covers how to use organizational systems analysis to understand and
manage day-to-day operations of small business, clinical and healthcare
management. Topics include: using systems analysis to identify how
an organization is structured, recognizing successful components of
organizational structure and those that need changing, and applying
this information to successful day-to-day operations management,
organizational restructuring, and organizational transition. Actual
cases of organizational systems analysis are examined to demonstrate
successful operations management as well as successful restructuring
or an organization in the face of ever-changing marketplaces.
Prerequisite: ABA 617

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ABA 653: Small Business Financial Management and Sustainability in

ABA (3 credits)
A strong leader is a financial leader. At the core of successful leadership
is the ability to predict and analyze how administrative and programmatic
decisions impact the health and sustainability of an organization. This
course teaches practical financial management strategies for ABA small
business owners and ABA organizational leaders, with a focus on budget
development, cash flow analysis, and financial systems development
and management. Organizational components that directly contribute to
financial sustainability and success of ABA organizations are examined
from a financial lens, including recruiting and staffing, insurance and
private billing, marketing, payroll procedures, compensation and benefits,
facilities management, staff development, and compliance/ labor
standards.
ABA 660: Trauma-Informed ABA Practice (3 credits)
This course prepares students of behavior analysis to serve clients
with backgrounds of trauma experiences as contributing members of
a multidisciplinary team. Students will learn to recognize behavioral
hallmarks of trauma, identify the physiological processes associated with
trauma, and to use this knowledge to develop appropriate and ethical
behavioral interventions. Students will learn to incorporate trauma-
informed/trauma-aware practices at all levels of behavioral intervention,
to connect behavioral principles to behavior shaped through adverse
experiences, and to identify ethical considerations associated with
serving clients affected by trauma experiences. The course will review
how trauma has been addressed in peer-reviewed literature from behavior
analysis and other fields, connect with current research and conceptual
literature, and explore future directions for behavior analysis in this topic.
Prerequisite: ABA 501, ABA 502
ABA 670: AAC - Introduction, Interventions, and Technologies (3
credits)
A comprehensive introduction and overview of augmentative and
alternative communication (AAC) systems, assessment, interventions,
and technologies as applied to individuals with complex communication
needs. This course presents an overview of current AAC research and
service delivery, with a review of key issues facing clinicians in the
development of evidence-based interventions using AAC in a variety of
service-delivery settings.
ABA 671: Relational Frame Theory: Applications to Practice (3 credits)
This course provides a theoretical and applied overview of Contextual
Behavioral Science (CBS), including its roots in functional contextualism,
and how CBS fits within and extends the research base of traditional
behavior analysis. Students will explore the research around, and clinical
applications of CBS, and how this line of research approaches human
language and cognition from a pragmatic standpoint. Students will be
introduced to Relational Frame Theory (RFT) and how RFT approaches
the understanding of complex language and cognition, extending
beyond the canonical writings of B.F. Skinner. This class will bridge
theory and practical application allowing students to briefly explore the
overarching theories, and then dig deep into the everyday applications
of the technology of RFT and how to improve the lives of their clients/
students. This class will also briefly explore how CBS can improve human
suffering and ideologies specific to equity and belonging, racial injustice,
and cultural evolution.
Prerequisite: ABA 615

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