Foundations in Applied Behavior Change Micro-Credential

Department: Psychology

The micro-credential in Foundations in Applied Behavior Change is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge of behavioral learning principles, methodologies and procedures, and how they may be applied in, various settings, to address problematic behaviors and/or effect adaptive behavior change. This micro-credential is highly recommended for students who wish to pursue careers in various mental health and human service fields including: behavior therapy, counseling, mental health counseling, clinical psychology, social work, behavioral health, sports psychology, special education, as well as applied behavior analysis, and basic or applied behavioral research.

Requirements

Completion of the following three (3) content courses, with the grade of “B” or higher to count towards the micro-credential:.

PY 3420 - Learning and Motivation Credits: 4
PY 4330 - Behavior Modification Credits: 4
PY 4401 - Developmental Neuropathology Credits: 4
One transferred course allowed.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the micro-credential are expected to have:

knowledge and understanding of principles of learning, and how they may be applied to implement or facilitate behavior change;
knowledge of how to operationalize and measure behaviors, conduct functional assessments and functional analyses, and assess magnitude of behavior change;
awareness and understanding of the rights of clients, patients, and research participants (humans) and subjects (animals); as well as limitations and potential ethical issues and concerns with the use of harsh, invasive or aversive procedures to modify, regulate or control behavior.