PSY 210 — Behavior Analysis and Management
(3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. This course presents a framework for observing, analyzing, and managing behavior. The principles of operant conditioning will be discussed, emphasizing ways the environment can be managed so that the individual’s behaviors can be managed within family, school and other social services agencies, and work settings. permission. PSY 21 2 Abuse, Trauma and Recovery 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. This course examines human adaptations to traumatic events including various types and sources of violence and abuse. The historical and social contexts in which abuse and trauma are identified will be explored. Stages of recovery, and an intervention framework for the human service worker with traumatized people will be examined. Topics included: domestic violence, sexual abuse, workplace violence of people over the life course. PSY 21 7 Autism and Developmental Disabilities 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. This course explores Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related developmental disabilities. Students will learn about diagnostic features, historical and cultural perspectives, evidence- based etiologies, and interventions including applied behavior analysis, picture exchange communication systems, and augmentative alternative communication. Students will study differences in communication, behavior, and sensory processing, the developmental a