Ethics and Professionalism in Applied Behavior Analysis

This course is offered to graduate students in special education who are also interested in pursuing their Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. Candidates who take this course must have already successfully completed ECPSE 722 Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Supports and ECPSE 728 Advanced Seminar in Applied Behavior Analysis. This course prepares candidates for the ethical and professional practice of applied behavior analysis. Topics included in this course include professional representation of oneself and the field of behavior analysis, dissemination of professional values, evaluating behavior change, collaborating with other professionals, relationships with students, family members and colleagues and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Guidelines for Responsible Conduct.

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