This module is not currently running in 2023 to 2024.
Learning and teaching will focus on consolidating the knowledge and skills developed through taught modules, and supporting application of learning to applied behaviour analytic practice in the workplace or comparable environment. Students will receive supervision to undertake assessment and intervention with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In the course of group and/or individual supervision sessions they will be expected to apply knowledge from taught modules to the specific individuals or circumstances with which they are working. They will be directed to academic and professional literature of specific relevance to their individual work and they will be encouraged to behave professionally and ethically both in their practice and in their interactions with other developing professionals in supervision sessions.
Total contact hours: 21
Private study hours: 379
Total study hours: 400
MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis (Intellectual and Developmental Disability)
Main assessment methods
Coursework assignment - Portfolio (incorporating 20-30minute DVD, 5000 word case report and supporting appendices – 100%
Reassessment methods
Like-for-like
Cooper, J.O., Heron, T.E., Heward, W.L. (2007, 2nd Ed.) Applied Behaviour Analysis. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Merrill-Prentice Hall.
Johnson, J.M (2013) Radical Behaviorism for ABA Practitioners. Sloan Educational Publishing.
Kennedy, C. H. (2005). Single-Case Designs for Educational Research. Boston: Ayllon & Bacon.
Sulzer-Azaroff, B., & Mayer, G. R. (1991). Behavior analysis for lasting change. Belmont, Ca: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
8.1 Demonstrate advanced practice of applied behaviour analysis that is consistent with ethical principles and values and meets the
expectations of professional codes of conduct and ethics, especially those of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
8.2 Demonstrate a critical understanding of concepts of applied behaviour analysis through their practice with one or more individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities.
8.3 Demonstrate the appropriate and imaginative use of applied behaviour analysis to conduct sophisticated, individual assessments with one
or more individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
8.4 Demonstrate the appropriate and imaginative use of applied behaviour analysis to develop and implement personalised and constructive
interventions with one or more individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
8.5 Demonstrate a commitment to the development of a reflective, professional approach in their practice with one or more individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
9.1 Effectively integrate complex knowledge from different sources, including published work and personal experience.
9.2 Use information technology to a high level (e.g., word processing, email, Moodle, e-journals and other online resources)
9.3 Demonstrate the ability to understand, and communicate in writing, complex, abstract concepts.
9.4 Show a capacity to effectively prioritise the demands of work and study.
9.5 Work cooperatively with others to effectively carry out complex tasks.
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