ABA 506 - Practice and Ethics in Behavior Analysis

Offered Fall: No Offered Winter: No Offered Summer: No Offered Other: No

Credits: 3
Hours (Lecture/Discussion/Lab): 3-0-0
Graded: A/F

Prerequisites: ABA 501, ABA 502 or PSY 505, or instructor permission
Co-requisites: None

This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the ethical standards and practices of behavior scientists and applied behavior analysts. The course will cover topics relating to the history and purpose of ethical guidelines, principles of ethical practices, and the roles of scientists, practitioners, and professional organizations in society. Special emphasis will be placed on the ethical standards and responsibilities of applied behavior analysis in the clinical setting.