PY 241 - Introduction to Behavior Analysis

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PY 201 (C- or Higher)

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This course provides an overview of the concepts, principles, and applications of behavior analysis. It examines the theoretical foundations and underpinnings of behavioral psychology as it relates to respondent and operant conditioning, contingency analyses, and the critical examination of empirical data. The course also introduces students to the applications of behavior analysis in areas such as self-management, child management, autism, developmental disabilities, behavioral gerontology, business and industry, community behavior analysis, animal training, ethics, and psychological disorders.

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required

General Education Distribution Category Met: None