The online graduate certificate in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis is a 21 credit hour program, offered 100% online. Courses are delivered asynchronously in standard term length.
Core Courses
Course List |
Credit Hours |
EDSP 644 Applied Behavior Analysis |
3 |
EDSP 650 Behavior Assessment |
3 |
EDSP 654 Radical Behaviorism |
3 |
EDSP 669 Single Case Research Methods and Designs |
3 |
Midpoint Assessment: Completion of EDSP 650 Hallmark assessment task with a rating of Satisfactory. Grades of “B-” or better in all certificate courses prior to Midpoint: EDSP 644, EDSP 654, EDSP 669 , EDSP 650.
|
EDSP 546 Behavior Analytic Approach to Communication |
3 |
EDSP 651 Professional and Ethical Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis |
3 |
EDSP 671 Behavior Intervention |
3 |
Exit Requirement : Completion of intervention project and presentation with a rating of Satisfactory and grades of B- or higher in all certificate courses. |
Total |
21 |
Course Descriptions
EDSP 644 Applied Behavior Analysis
Students explore the principles and procedures in the field of applied behavior analysis. Observational methods, single subject designs, and behavior promotion, reduction, and generalization strategies are reviewed in relation to the needs of students with disabilities. Participants are required to develop individual project proposals that demonstrate their ability to design, implement, and evaluate behavioral programs in an effective and ethically responsive manner
EDSP 650 Behavior Assessment
The content in this course addresses advanced principles of applied behavior analysis and their application within various applied contexts. Students will conduct behavior change projects and analyze their effectiveness.
EDSP 654 Radical Behaviorism
This course will address the philosophical assumptions and theories that inform the science of behavior, specifically as they relate to the writings of B.F. Skinner.
EDSP 669 Single Case Research Methods and Designs
Students will learn principles and methods of designing single subject research in educational settings and are required to design and defend a research proposal.
EDSP 546 Behavior Analytic Approach to Communication
This course prepares practitioners to use principles of ABA to assess and teach communication skills to individuals with disabilities and develop knowledge of current AAC technology and assessment procedures.
EDSP 651 Professional and Ethical Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis
This course is designed to address behavioral consultation across settings. Particular emphasis will be placed on professional ethics as well as the skills necessary for successful consultation.
EDSP 671 Behavior Intervention
Course participants will examine instructional approaches used with students with autism. Emphasis is placed on research-based strategies that have utility in facilitating increases in communication, social, and academic skills.