Bachelor of Behavioural Science - Postsecondary Education Quality ...

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Semester Course Title Calendar Course Description
individuals use inappropriate behaviour to get
something or get out of something) while
utilizing a function-based behavioural
assessment and classification system.
Students will begin to integrate and link
assessment results to prescriptive behavioural
interventions emphasizing function-based
replacement behaviours. Students will also
learn how to improve the quality of
assessments while considering the social
validity, treatment integrity, and contextual fit
of behavioural procedures as part of the
assessment process.
Semester 3
Semester 3
Semester 3
Applied Behaviour
Analysis 2
Autism Spectrum
Disorders
Ethics and
Professionalism
Principles of Behaviour Analysis are explored
and ethical application in various
environments is examined. Students study the
principles of behaviour in depth and design
functional behavioural assessments, functionbased
interventions, and skills training for
case studies representing various client
groups. Current issues in Applied Behaviour
Analysis are discussed and considered when
designing assessment and interventions.
Strategies to promote maintenance and
generalization are examined and designed.
This course is designed to provide the student
with an understanding of the aetiology,
symptomology, diagnostic issues, and
treatment in Autism Spectrum Disorders
(ASDs). The curriculum is based on selected
readings from the most current research in the
field. Particular focus will also be given to a
critical analysis of popular controversies,
evidence-based practices, the contributions of
ABA in the treatment of ASDs, and
competency in working within an
interdisciplinary team and with diverse cultural
and familial systems.
This course involves students in the
exploration and consideration of issues of
ethical and professional practice in the field of
Behavioural Science. Students study ethical
principles and in particular ethics for
Behaviour Analysts and responsible practice.
Values and life experience are considered and
current codes of ethics and relevant legislation
Bachelor of Behavioural Science Section D, Page 53