Psyc 171 Applied Behavior Analysis: Basic Principles - Lectures and laboratory activities in basic principles of behavior, including methodologi-cal work with animals and humans. Introduction to theory, historical background, and philosophical assumptions relevant to behavior modification with individuals, including single subject design statistical analysis. Lecture-discussion three hours; laboratory three hours, laboratory includes a component of self-paced instruction. Prerequisite: PSYC 1. 4 units.
Psyc 181 Experimental Analysis of Behavior - Extensive analysis of single subject experimental research on intermittent reinforce-ment of behavior, including complex schedules, stimulus control, generalization, verbal behavior and innate behavior. Lecture-discussion three hours; laboratory three hours. Prerequi-sites: PSYC 1, 171. 4 units.
Psyc 184 Applied Child Psychology - Extensive study of, and practical experience with, applied behavioral analytic methods in the development, implementation, and assessment of treatment programs for children with autism and hyperactivity, parent-child difficulties, and school-related problems. Lecture three hours; laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: PSYC 171. 4 units. instructor and the Department Chair. May be repeated once for credit. Graded Credit/No Credit. 4 units.
Psyc 195E Fieldwork in Applied Behavior Analysis - Supervised practice using behavior modification in field settings such as schools, hospitals and other institutions. Includes data gathering and paper presentations. Requires permission of instructor and the Department Chair. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: PSYC 1, 171. Graded Credit/No Credit. 1-4 units.
To be certified students must:
have
completed a baccalaureate
degree from
CSUS or another
accredited institution with
either a major or a minor in Psychology,
achieve
a 3.5 GPA in the above Behavior
Analysis Certificate Program
courses,
pass
a certification examination given by the
California Association for
Behavior Analysis.