CPSE 628
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Supervision and Professional Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis
Course Description
Practice in providing high-quality behavior-analytic supervision using basic principles of applied behavior analysis and recommendations from the field of organizational behavior management, establishing a foundation for effective supervisory/consultation relationships in schools, clinics, other relevant contexts.
When Taught
Spring Term
Min
2
Fixed/Max
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Admission to the program or instructor permission
Title
Reasons for Supervision
Learning Outcome
Students will state the reasons for using behavior-analytic supervision and the potential risks of ineffective supervision (e.g., poor client outcomes, poor supervisee performance).
Title
Performance Expectations
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate how to establish clear performance expectations for the supervisor and supervisee.
Title
Selecting Supervision Goals
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate how to select supervision goals based on an assessment of the supervisee’s skills.
Title
Personnel Training and Intervention
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate multiple methods to train personnel to competently performance assessment and intervention procedures.
Title
Performance Monitoring, Feedback, and Reinforcement
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate the use of performance monitoring, feedback, and reinforcement systems.
Title
Using Functional Assessment in Personnel Performance
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate the use of a functional assessment approach (e.g., performance diagnostics) to identify variables affecting personnel performance.
Title
Demonstrate Function-Based Strategies
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate methods of using function-based strategies to improve personnel performance.
Title
Evaluating the Effects of Supervision
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate multiple methods for evaluating the effects of supervision (e.g., on client outcomes, on supervisee repertoires).
