ADST 5P78 - Ethics & Professional Conduct in Research and Practice in the Behavioural Sciences

Classroom and practicum hours. Discussion of ethical issues relevant to research and practice in the behavioural sciences considering different ethical codes, standards of practice, and legislation. Practicum focuses on developing skills in assessment, intervention planning, implementation, and monitoring, that are conceptually consistent with ethical and professional practice in behavioural sciences. Culminates in a final case presentation at the ADS ABA Graduating Students’ Conference.

Prerequisite(s): ADST 5P72
Co-requisite(s): ADST 5P73 and ADST 5P75

Course Note(s): Open to MA Applied Disability Studies students (ABA Specialization) only. Students required to secure their own practicum site in an ABA setting with an approved Field Supervisor holding a BCBA® and/ R.B.A. (Ont.) or qualified faculty member and may complete additional practicum hours within applied research contexts on approval.