Foundations of Behavioral Acquisition   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Revised Addendum
   

PA 621 - Foundations of Behavioral Acquisition


This course provides a detailed review of tactics, strategies, and theories related to establishing new behaviors, including precision teaching, verbal behavior, behavioral models of schooling, and performance management. The course, which requires readings and quizzes related to major areas of behavioral acquisition, is designed to provide a general foundation in applied behavior analysis for first-year doctoral students. Students with extensive knowledge or skills in behavior analysis may test out of this course and replace it with an elective. (3 credits)