PSY 333 - Applied Behavior Analysis

4 Hour(s)
This course provides an introduction to and survey of topics in applications and research methods in behavior analysis, which is a science involving the study of human/animal behavior and the environmental factors producing that behavior. This course will focus on applying behavioral principles in order to modify the behavior of humans and animals. Topics to be covered include: (a) a review of basic learning principles, (b) single-subject research methods, and (c) applications of ABA across a range of populations, settings, and behaviors. This course provides a strong application base for students interested in careers focused on animal behavior, human psychology, medicine, or any other field working closely with humans or animals.

The course includes a behavior change project, where students design and test a behavioral intervention on themselves or on a personally-owned animal. Previous behavior change projects have included, but not been limited to, increasing sleep, decreasing nail picking, meditating, reducing barking in dogs, and training animals to have their nails trimmed.

Fall
Letter Graded

Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or junior standing or instructor permission