EDUC 525 - Foundations and Ethical Considerations for Practice as Behavior Analysts for BCBA

Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
An examination of the basic issues and trends affecting the behavior analyst working with individuals in the home-based, school or agency setting. The nature and scope of the philosophy underlying Applied Behavior Analysis, and the relationship between applied behavioral analysis and professional ethical practices as defined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board are considered. The variety of home, agency, and school settings in which behavior analysts seek employment is investigated with a view to the specific guidelines that apply to those settings. Professional norms as confidentiality, informed consent, etc. are explained.