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Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations 159 Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations behavior analysis (10 of 15 hours) and definition and characteristics, and principles, processes, and concepts (35 of 45 hours). 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits ethics (5 of 15 hours), measurement of behavior and displaying and interpreting behavioral data (20 of 20 hours). 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits EDC G 652 Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Populations: Basic Principles II This course is an extension of ABA: Basic Principles I in that it seeks to provide students with advanced concepts and skills in applied behavioral analysis. The curriculum has been approved by the national Behavioral Analyst Certification Board as addressing competencies in the following areas: Behavior Assessment Characteristics and Rational, Descriptive Analysis Methods, Systematic Interpretations. Students will complete an extensive case study planned and implemented to demonstrate mastery of the course competencies. This course also meets Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.™ (BACB) requirements for principles, processes and concepts (10 of 45 hours) and behavioral assessment and selecting intervention outcome strategies (35 of 35 hours). 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits EDC G 655 Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Populations: Settings and Supports EDC G 653 Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Populations: Extended Applications I This is the third course in a series of five graduate courses concentrating on Applied Behavioral Analysis. It follows the established national curriculum to meet (1) the actual professional competencies identified through a national process that individuals will need as Applied Behavioral Analyst Practitioners and (2) eligibility requirements to sit for the examination at the BCBA or BCABA level. Course three will address the content areas of behavior change procedures and systems support (45 of 45 hours). (35 hrs). 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits This advanced course offers intensive study of selected topics in the field of applied behavior analysis. The curriculum has been approved by the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board as addressing competencies in the application of behavioral analytic principles, methods in applied settings, and other behavioral principles. Researchers, practitioners, and parents will provide insights into current issues regarding the use of behavioral techniques with unique populations, settings, and applications. These issues might include specialized methodology for working with young children or with students who have experienced head injury. Techniques for using behavioral methodology for staff evaluations and training will also be explored. Students will complete an extensive case study planned and implemented to demonstrate mastery of the course competencies. This fifth course meets Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.™ (BACB) requirements in discretionary within the content areas (45 of 45 hours). 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits EDC G 654 Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Populations: Extended Applications II This is the fourth course in a series of five graduate courses concentrating on Applied Behavioral Analysis. It follows the established national curriculum to meet (1) the actual professional competencies identified through a national process that individuals will need as Applied Behavioral Analyst Practitioners and 2) eligibility requirements to sit for the examination at the BCBA or BCABA level. Course four will address the content areas of experimental evaluation of interventions (20 of 20 hours), research

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UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011
Table of Contents
Graduate Program Affiliations
UMass Boston at a Glance
Foreword
Mission Statement
Trustees of the University
Administrative Officers of the University
Academic Calendar, 2010-2012
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Payment Information
Residency Status
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Facilities and Services
Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements
Graduate Programs
Accounting
American Studies
Biology
Biology
Environmental Biology
Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology
Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (Multicampus Joint Program)
Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
Business Administration
Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Database Technology
Counseling: Degree Programs
Counseling: Family Therapy
Counseling: Mental Health Counseling
Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
Counseling: School Counseling
Creative Writing
Critical and Creative Thinking
Dispute Resolution
Education
Higher Education Administration
Leadership in Urban Schools
Education: Educational Administration
Education: Special Education
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility
Teaching of the Visually Impaired
Vision Studies
Education: Teacher Education
Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations
Education: Technology, Learning, and Leadership
Education: Teaching Writing in the Schools
English
Environmental Sciences
Environmental, Earth, and Ocean Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Geographic Information Science
Professional Science Master’s™
Finance
Forensic Services
Gerontology
Management of Aging Services
Historical Archaeology
History
Human Services
Information Technology
Instructional Design
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International Management
Latin and Classical Humanities
Applied Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
School of Marine Sciences: Intercampus Graduate School
Mathematics
Nursing
Health Policy
Population Health
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Applied Physics
Public Affairs
Public Affairs
International Relations
Women in Politics and Public Policy
Public Policy
School Psychology
Applied Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
Road Map and Directions to Campus
Campus Map
Telephone Directory
Index

UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011