Courses Applied Behavior Analysis

In this course, learners examine the integrative relationship between human biological systems and the social sciences, arts, and communications. Learners build and apply an understanding of topics such as human anatomy, nature versus nurture, biological psychology, human disease, and concepts related to ancestry and biology. Learners also evaluate the accuracy of biological topics in the media. This course includes a lab experience.

This course is an introduction to writing research techniques and various forms of writing, including expository writing. Learners strengthen and demonstrate their ability to think critically; to develop and organize writing topics; and to revise their writing for clarity of purpose, readability, and style.

This course introduces fundamental concepts of elementary statistics, including descriptive statistics, methods of counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Learners use these concepts to apply and interpret statistical results.

In this course, learners apply major ethical theories to evaluate actions and apply them to contemporary issues. Learners reflect on their own value systems and the ways these values influence and inform their judgments and behavior.

This course is an introduction to the basic theories and principles of psychology and of the scientific methods of psychologists. Learners build understanding of core psychological theories and research and their application in areas of the brain, learning, memory, personality, social influence, lifespan development, psychopathology, and applied psychology. Learners apply the psychological concepts they learn to everyday situations through discussions and assignments.

Learners in this course develop skills needed to succeed in their academic program by analyzing the science of academic success. Learners cultivate critical thinking, information literacy, and academic writing and research skills to enable their academic success. Additionally, learners gain an understanding of evidence-based decision making, APA style, and the fundamental principles behind academic success. For BS in Psychology and BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling learners only. Learners who are determined to need additional support developing academic and professional writing and reading skills based on academic assessment must take PSYC1003 during their first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or prior learning assessment.

This course builds and strengthens learners’ academic writing, critical-thinking, problem-solving, research, and organizational skills in relation to psychology, so that they may apply a psychology perspective within their program and the workplace. During the course, learners develop an understanding of ethical principles and standards as they relate to topics in psychology. For BS in Psychology and BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling learners only. Learners may only earn credit for PSYC3002 or PSYC3003. Must be taken during the learner’s first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or prior learning assessment.

In this course, learners build and strengthen psychology-related skills needed to succeed in their program and the workplace. Learners expand their critical-thinking, organizational, problem-solving, and research skills in order to demonstrate and apply a psychology perspective. Learners also communicate effectively and exhibit ethical behavior. For BS in Psychology and BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling learners only. Learners may only earn credit for PSYC3002 or PSYC3003. Prerequisite(s): ENG1000, PSYC1000, PSYC1003. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or prior learning assessment.

This course is a survey of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development throughout the lifespan as viewed by research and theories, both classical and contemporary. Learners explore the interaction between heredity and the environment, the research methods used by developmental psychologists, and apply stage and non-stage human development theories and research to modern problems and individual experiences. Prerequisite(s): PSYC1000, completion of or concurrent registration in PSYC3540.

Learners in this course apply theories, research, and methods of human learning and cognition to lifelong learning and development. Learners gain and demonstrate their knowledge of classical and operant learning, perception, attention, memory systems, and encoding and retrieval processes and the role of reasoning, knowledge, and language in learning and cognition. Prerequisite(s): PSYC1000, completion of or concurrent registration in PSYC3520.

This course is an introduction to the scientific study of the social context on an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and the three areas of social perception, interaction, and influence in particular. Learners gain and demonstrate knowledge of social cognition; the social self; interpersonal relationships; helping behavior; group behavior; attitude formation; aggression; conformity; obedience; and social perceptions related to gender, race, and culture. Prerequisite(s): PSYC1000, completion of or concurrent registration in PSYC3210.

In this course, learners integrate their knowledge of theories and research of culture, ethnicity, diversity, and social interaction with current trends and challenges associated with cultural diversity. Learners analyze social issues related to gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and mental and physical disability and assess the effects of prejudice, discrimination, and institutional oppression. Prerequisite(s): PSYC1000.

In this course, learners synthesize theories of mind-body connection with the biological bases of behavior. Learners demonstrate their knowledge of the structure and functions of the nervous system; brain evolution and plasticity; methodology of physiological psychology; and the neurological bases of sensation, perception, motivation, emotion, and higher cortical functions. Prerequisite(s): BIO1000, PSYC3520.

Learners in this course demonstrate their knowledge of fundamental research methods and tools used in psychology. Learners use research methods and designs to show how the scientific method can be applied to the study of human behavior and thought, including ethical considerations for conducting research with human participants. Prerequisite(s): PSYC4700. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or prior learning assessment.

In this course, learners apply quantitative statistics to the study of human behavior. Learners systematically examine and test hypotheses and relationships using statistical software; interpret, display, and present statistical data; and analyze the validity of arguments based on statistics. In particular, learners gain and demonstrate skills required to conduct statistical sampling, define statistical assumptions and requirements, test statistical differences between and among groups, evaluate correlations, calculate effect size and confidence intervals, and determine practical and statistical significance. Prerequisite(s): MAT2001, PSYC3520. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or prior learning assessment.

In this course, learners gain an understanding of the applied behavior analysis field, including its history, purpose, and careers. Learners acquire foundational knowledge of the major applied behavior analysis theories, concepts, and terminology and apply that knowledge to the process of developing and evaluating behavioral interventions. Learners must meet weekly via web conferencing for synchronous (live) group meetings with their course instructor. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

In this course, learners examine research methods and designs used in applied behavior analysis. Learners conduct literature reviews to explore research-based practices in the field and practice selecting research-supported treatment designs. In particular, learners develop their knowledge and skills in designing single-subject experiments, identifying and selecting measurement systems, collecting and interpreting data, and conducting research with integrity. Learners must meet weekly via web conferencing for synchronous (live) group meetings with their course instructor. Prerequisite(s): PSYC4002 with a grade of “C” or higher. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

In this course, learners apply knowledge gained in PSYC4001 to the assessment of challenging behaviors. Learners examine assessment techniques in applied behavior analysis and basic applications in applied behavior analysis. Learners apply assessment techniques based on theory and principles of applied behavior analysis. Learners also identify behaviors for change, select assessment techniques, and analyze outcomes of assessment results. Learners must meet weekly via web conferencing for synchronous (live) group meetings with their course instructor. Prerequisite(s): PSYC4003 with a grade of “C” or higher. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Learners in this course develop skills related to behavior-change procedures. Learners select and implement intervention strategies to change clients’ behavior through the practice of applied behavior analysis. Learners must meet weekly via web conferencing for synchronous (live) group meetings with their course instructor. Prerequisite(s): PSYC4004 with a grade of “C” or higher. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Learners in this course build foundational knowledge of ethical practices that guide professional behavior in the applied behavior analysis field. Learners develop a working knowledge of ethical principles and standards in the field by analyzing cases from an ethical perspective and applying ethical principles and standards to each case example. Learners also demonstrate their understanding of ethics as they develop multicultural competence in applied behavior analysis practice. Learners must meet weekly via web conferencing for synchronous (live) group meetings with their course instructor. Prerequisite(s): PSYC4001 with a grade of “C” or higher. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Learners are introduced to the application of behavior-analytic principles to organizational behavior. Learners apply evidenced-based supervision practices to the supervision of behavior-analytic programs. Learners set up a system to teach others how to carry out a treatment plan, assess performance issues, and ensure proper adherence to the implementation of behavior plans. Learners develop skills in how to apply compassionate approaches consistent with behavior-analytic principles in their supervisory practices. Prerequisite(s): PSYC4005 with a grade of “C” or higher. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

In this course, learners demonstrate knowledge of applied behavior analysis concepts and principles, ethics, supervision and research, assessment techniques, and behavior change procedures with the Behavior Development Solutions (BDS), Certified Behavior Analyst (CBA) learning module series. Through the BDS/CBA learning module series, learners prepare for the types of questions they may encounter on their certification exam. This course provides learners with faculty and peer support, as well as classroom resources, to help them successfully complete the designated modules. Learners must meet weekly via web conferencing for synchronous (live) group meetings with their course instructor. PSYC4007 must be taken the quarter immediately following PSYC4006. Prerequisite(s): All required and elective coursework. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

In this course, learners further demonstrate knowledge of applied behavior analysis concepts and principles, ethics, supervision and research, assessment techniques, and behavior change procedures with the Behavior Development Solutions (BDS), Certified Behavior Analyst (CBA) learning module series. Through the BDS/CBA learning module series, learners prepare for the types of questions they may encounter on their certification exam. This course provides learners with faculty and peer support, as well as classroom resources, to help them successfully complete the designated modules. Learners must meet weekly via web conferencing for synchronous (live) group meetings with their course instructor. PSYC4007 must be taken the quarter immediately following PSYC4006. Prerequisite(s): All required and elective coursework. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.