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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title HS 1785: Overview of Applied Behavioral Analysis

Catalog Description

Credits 1
Hours/Week 1 (1 lecture)
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) ENGL 1117
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course will introduce students to applied behavioral analysis. The primary focus of this class will be on the relationship and application of applied behavioral analysis concepts, methods and principles to a variety of disorders and professions in the behavioral health field.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

December, 2024

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Definitions of human behavior
  2. History of behavioral analysis
  3. Principles of behavioral modification
  4. Interventions for behavioral change
  5. Subspecialties and professional issues

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Define human behavior.
  2. Explore history of behavioral analysis.
  3. Examine direct, indirect and target behavior.
  4. Examine principles and interventions of behavioral modification.
  5. Evaluate skillset as it relates to given subspecialty areas.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Communication
Students will communicate appropriately for their respective audiences.

Special Information (if any)

None