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Course Description
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Course Name
Applied Behaviour Analysis
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Host University
University of Galway
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Location
Galway, Ireland
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Area of Study
Behavioral Science, Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Admission to some psychology courses will depend on the academic background of the student in the relevant subject area.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Applied Behaviour Analysis is the process of systematically applying interventions based upon the principles of learning theory to improve socially significant behaviours. The effectiveness of Applied Behaviour Analysis has been shown in a wide range of areas, including education, special education, organizational management, parent training, occupational safety, sports psychology and clinical psychology. This module provides an introduction to the field of applied behaviour analysis. It will deal with the historical development of the field, its theoretical underpinnings and with several selected areas of application.
Module objectives
* To explore the theoretical underpinnings of applied behavioural analysis
* To examine the principles and procedures of applied behavioural analysis
* To examine the use of applied behavioural analysis in selected areas of application
* To examine recent recearch finding in applied behaviour analysisBasic Reading
* Miltenberger, R., G. (2004). Behaviour Modification: Principles and procedures, 3rd ed. Belmont, CA: London.
Evaluation
Information forthcoming
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
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