SPY 640 - Supervision and Performance Management in Applied Behavior Analysis

This seminar provides training in behavior-analytic approaches to personnel supervision and management. Primary course topics include (a) ethical, competency-based models of supervision, (b) evidence-based staff training procedures, including behavioral skills training; and (c) performance management practices. Students will gain an understanding of the purpose of supervision, learn strategies to deliver effective supervision to trainees and personnel responsible for delivering behavior-analytic services, and gain skills in applying behavior-analytic assessment and intervention procedures to improve personnel performance. Students also will conduct a self-assessment of professional competencies in applied behavior analysis in order to design individualized professional development plans. Class sessions will include a blend of lecture, discussion, role plays, and case-based application activities.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of SPY 601, SPY 602, and SPY 604 and matriculation in the Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis or MS in Educational Psychology (Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis) program; or program permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: School Psychology