PSY 6260 - Behavioral Assessment

A critical role of being a behavior analyst in working with a variety of populations is conducting thorough assessments, both initially and on an ongoing basis, to assess and understand socially significant behaviors that may be relevant for developing intervention(s). The assessment process and the product that is derived from it, provides valuable information about the client (e.g., current performance levels, strengths, areas of need) and the relevant settings for the client. This course will provide students with an overview of assessments in the field of applied behavior analysis (as well as clinical and educational settings). Specific focus will be on interviewing skills, contemporary standardized assessments, functional analyses, and summarizing/communicating findings in a meaningful manner for a given audience.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 6100 or PSY 6166, with a “B” or better.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions Restricted to master’s in Psychology: Behavior Analysis and Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Behavior Management.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.