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Philosophical Underpinnings of Applied Behavior Analysis

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
We 5p.m. – 9p.m.		 HLL-3505 ITC Presentation Rm 3 3 $1965 (guest students)
$1950 (current students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
We 5p.m. – 9p.m.
Location
HLL-3505 ITC Presentation Rm 3
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1965 (guest students)
$1950 (current students)

Description

This introductory course offers a comprehensive study of the philosophical and historical foundations of behavior analysis, with special emphasis of behaviorism, experimental analysis of behavior, and the application of applied behavior analysis Topics covered during this course include a historical perspective of behaviorism, description and environmental explanation of behavior, the science of behavior analysis, the relationship between behavior analysis and other psychological sciences and theories, as well as the major professional issues currently facing the field. Additionally, students will identify and analyze the key components of empirical research published in scholarly journals in the field of behavior analysis related to the topics in this course. This course emphasizes the tenets of behaviorism in the application of behavior analysis to interpreting and understanding everyday events.

Prerequisites

Student in ABA Certificate

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Special Program 1

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

HLL-3505 ITC Presentation Rm 3

Enrolled / Capacity

6 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

Andre Maharaj

Tuition*

$1965 (guest students)
$1950 (current students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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