Ethical and Professional Conduct for Behavior Analysts

3.0 credits

The profession of behavior analysis is undergirded by well-specified ethical and professional conduct guidelines. This course provides a foundation in ethical and professional conduct for the developing behavior analyst. The fields professional conduct code, as primarily detailed in the Guidelines for Responsible Conduct of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, serves as a basis for much of the courses content. A special, though not exclusive, emphasis is placed upon ethical conduct with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, as well as other unique learning needs.