Child and Family Studies (CHFS) - Practicum in ABA-Lifespan

PSYC 4225  Practicum in ABA-Lifespan

Prerequisites:

PSYC 3036 or CHFS 3036; 80% in either PSYC 3136 or CHFS 3136 and 80% in either PSYC 3137 or CHFS 3137 and approval of the Department. Valid Criminal Record Check required prior to course start.

Antirequisites:

CHFS 4205

Hours:

180 hours.

Credits:

6

Description:

Students gain experience in designing and implementing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) programs with individuals with emotional/behavioural and/or developmental needs. Placements, placement protocols, and field supervisors must be approved beforehand. Placements may be secured in schools, clinical settings, justice settings, long-term care facilities, traumatic brain injury or rehabilitation centers, and others, and must be in completed within teams proficient in ABA strategies and program development. A student and field supervisor's report must be submitted to the Department upon completion of the placement. This course is also offered as CHFS 4205.