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Concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysiso
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Concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysis
DATE: December 8, 2009
On November 19,2009, the Faculty of Arts "and Social Sciences Curriculum
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Executive Summary
FULL PROGRAM PROPOSAL
Proposal for
B.A.
Psychology Major,
Concentration in
Applied Behaviour Analysis
September
2009
FASSCC 09-57
• A new program for a BA Psychology Major, Concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysis, is proposed as a
collaborative initiative by SFU, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology and Douglas
College, Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies. This proposed program is a novel combination of
existing courses.
• 'The intent of this proposal is to allow students to graduate with a broad background in psychology together
with applied skills in behaviour analysis
• The proposed program fits within the University's goals as outlined in the President's Agenda 2005-2009
(Michael Stevenson, June 2005). Dr. Stevenson stated that "our general objectives must remain: to establish
the 'best liberal arts and science education in Canada; the most innovative interdisciplinary and professional
programmes; and the most responsive engagement with the broader communityD with a specific goal
Uto
increase the diversification of our programmes, increasing the number of professional and quasi-professional
programmes, as well as creating new
interdiSCiplinary specializations.'
• This proposal is coincident with a new proposed collaborative initiative between SFU and Douglas College in
which students will be able to co-register in both institutions and earn a Douglas College Associate Degree
and/or a Simon Fraser University Bachelor
of Arts.
• It also fits within the Douglas College Academic Plan in that it addresses broadening the range of credentials
and Building on
College strengths with regional collaborations (DC, 2005, pg 2).
• SFU students interested in taking this concentration will be directed by the Undergraduate Studies Committee
or Advisor in SFU's Psychology Department.
• DABA (Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis) courses taken at Douglas College will be directed by the
Coordinator, Classroom and Community Support Department within the Faculty
of Child, Family and
Community Studies
at Douglas College.
•
Douglas College students who complete their Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis Advanced Citation
may apply for admission to SFU.
If admitted to SFU and if accepted as a Psychology major, the DABA
courses will articulate as upper-division Psychology credits as discussed next,
• The courses associated with the Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis Citation will be articulated into
SFU as a single block and will provide the student with
15 upper division Psychology credits
• Program Admission Requirements for SFU students:
o SFU: after declaration of the Psychology Major at SFU, students may apply
to the Concentration
option. Students must have a minimum 2.33
CGPA and must be admitted into the Douglas
College citation program.
o Students must meet the Douglas
College General Admission ReqUIrements (Category B).
Applicants must be
in good standing in the 3id or 4th year of the degree at SFU.
• Graduates of this degree will be well prepared to move on to:
o Employment in careers
in applied behavior analysiS (ABA) and autism spectrum disorder (AS D)
support and treatment
o Behavior Analyst Certification
Board® (BACB) certification as an Associate/Assistant Behavior
Analyst (after successfully completing the required practicum hours and an examination)
o
Graduate degrees in Counseling
andlor
Education
o
Graduate degrees in Psychology
3.
Psychology Department, F ASS, SFU
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2
Curriculum
1. Credential to be awarded:
B.A., Psychology Major with Concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysis (granted by SFU). Citation in
Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis (granted by Douglas College and used as transfer credit towards
the SFU degree).
2. Location:
SFU, Burnaby Campus, and DC (Douglas College)
3. Faculty/Department/School offering the new program:
Department of Psychology. Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Simon Fraser University; and Classroom and
Community Support Department, Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies, Douglas College
4. Anticipated program start date
September 2010
5. Content
The objective of this program is to provide students with comprehensive training in psychology and thorough
training in Applied Behaviour Analysis .. As can be seen below, the education in psychology meets that
objective and currently supports a degree at SFU. The training in Applied Behaviour AnalysIs is offered at
Douglas College (transferred to SFU as a block of 15 U D psychology credits). These courses are taught by
Instructors certified by the BehaVior Analyst Certification Board. The courses are also Board certified.
PSYC 100, 102,201,207,210
PSYC 221, 241, 250
PSYC 300W, 356,371
Upper division psychology electives
DABA courses (see PSYC
4xx~15,
below)
EDUC 315 and 422
B~Hum, B~Sci,
&
B~Soc
requirements (designated breadth)
Electives, any subject. upper division
Electives outside Psychology, any level
Electives any subject, any level
Minimum credits for degree
Grand total
LD Credits
17
9
18 (or UD)
12 (or UD)
18 (or UO)
74 LD
120 Total
UD Credits
9
12
15
7
3
46 UD.
• The Psychology Major with Concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysis consists of 36 credits of upper
division psychology, 21 from SFU and 15 from Douglas, 7 credits of upper division Education, plus at
least 3' additional upper division credits.
• Students much meet the Psychology Department's requirements for major declaration as well as all
requirements for graduation as set by the Psychology Department and the University.
• Students are encouraged to take PSYC 354, PSYC 365, PSYC 450, PSYC 451, PSYC 452, PSYC 453,
and LING 350.
• Students are encouraged to consider completing the Minor in Learning and Developmental Disabilities in
the Faculty of Education.
a) Summary of Requirements for Graduation
4.
Psychology Depa rtment, FASS, SFU
i) Major Program - A minimum of 120 credit hours including 45 Upper Division credits, of which 36 are
Upper Division Psychology credits. Completion of the 15 credit DABA courses at Douglas College (which
will transfer as
PSYC 4xx-1S).
ii) Honours Program - A minimum of 132 credit hours including 60 Upper Division credits, of which 50
are Upper Division Psychology, including successfully completion of PSYC 300Wand 301, and the
honours proposal and honours thesis courses
PSYC 490 and 499. Completion of the 15 credit DABA
courses at Douglas College.
b) PSYC 4xx-15
Courses to be taken at Douglas College transfer into SFU as PSYC 4xx-15 and are:
DACS 5111 Disability in Context
3
DACS 5121 Applied Behaviour Analysis: Basic Principles
3
DACS 5112 ASD Community of Practice I
1.5
DACS 5122 ABA: Behavioural Techniques
3
DACS 5113 ASD Community of Practice II
1.5
DACS 5123 ABA: Research and Applications
3
c)
Addltiona~
Information:
As the DABA courses offered through Douglas College are certified by the Behaviour Analyst Certification
Board (BACB), this program enables students to fulfill the
coursework component of the "Board Certified
Assistant Behaviour Analyst". No DABA practicums are offered at this time.
d) University WQe Requirements:
• Writing - the SFU writing requirement is satisfied by required courses PSYC 201 and 300.
•
Quantitative - the SFU quantitative requirement is satisfied by required courses PSYC 201 and 210.
• Breadth - Students VliII be required to take 18 designated breadth (6 B-Sci, 6 B-Soc, and 6 B-Hum).
Students are also required
to complete 12 un designated breadth credits (satisfied by elective
courses).
6.
DeSCription of proposed program:
a) Aims, goals,
andlor
objectives
The intent of this proposal is to increase the level of expertise in Applied Behaviour Analysis Practitioners in
this area.
b)
Anticipated contribution to mandate and strategic plan of the institution
The proposed program fits within the University's goals as outlined in the President's Agenda 2005-2009
(Michael Stevenson, June 2005). Dr. Stevenson stated that "our general objectives must remain: to establish
the best liberal arts and science education in Canada; the most innovative interdisciplinary and professional
programmes; and the
most responsive engagement with the broader community" with a specific goal "to
increase the diversification of our programmes, increasing the number of profeSSional and quasi-professional
programmes, as well
as creating new interdisciplinary specializations."
• It also fits within the Douglas College Academic Plan in that it meets/addresses: Broadening the range of
credentials, building on College strengths with regional collaborations (DC, 2005, pg 2).
• It also addresses the following Douglas College Strategic Goals:
a
"Develop curriculum and new credential programs" (goal theme: •
Content of student learningj
a "Deliver curriculum and services more flexibly" (goal theme:
.Means for facilitating learning")
a "Strengthen external relations. (goal theme: Community outreach") (Douglas College, 2006)
c)
Target audience
SFU Psychology degree students, non credentialed behavioral interventionist, disability support workers
d) Distinctive characteristics
The proposed new program will benefit students who have otherwise been pursuing their interests through
major/minor combinations and
work experience. These interests are better accommodated by an
interdisciplinary program with specific focus on standards in this specialized field.
5.
Psychology Department, FASS, SFU
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e) Anticipated completion time
Four years. Up to three years would be completed at SFU, while at least one year would be completed jointly
at
SFU and DC. Students who enter SFU via college transfer may use a maximum of 45 first and second
year transfer credits towards their
SFU degree.
f)
Policies on student evaluation (degree requirements)
As per general regulations of the University, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and DC.
Learning Methodology
Linkages between learning outcomes and curriculum design
The objective of this program is to provide students with comprehensive training in psychology and thorough
training in
Applied Behaviour Analysis. The former is the responsibility of the Department of Psychology at SFU:
Students in this program will benefit from the comprehensive education currently available to SFU psychology
students. The latter will be the responsibility of faculty in the Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies at
Douglas College. All relevant Douglas College courses have been approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board and will
be taught by Board Certified Instructors.
Delivery Methods
The program is based upon existing courses at SFU and Douglas College.
Internship or Co-Operative Education
Not applicable.
Faculty
Faculty at SFU will hold a PhD or equivalent. Faculty at DC will hold a graduate Masters (PhD preferred) degree.
ABA courses will be taught by BACB Board Certified Behaviour Analysts.The number
of faculty who will teach
students
in this program cannot be known as students may select various combinations of courses to fulfill their
psychology requirements at SFU. For this reason, we do not include CVs of ail faculty who may be involved in
teaching students in this program. Attached are CVs from representative faculty and outlines of representative
courses. No new faculty positions are required to launch this program.
Contact information
for the faculty member responsible for program development:
Deborah Connolly, Department of Psychology, debc@sfu.ca or 778 782 3996
Lori Woods, Douglas College, woodsl@douglas.bc.ca
or 604-527-.5129
Program Consultations and Evaluation
Level of support and recognition from other post-secondary institutions (including plans for admission
and transfer within BC) and relevant regulatory or professional bodies
As per SFU's transfer credit procedures, students may transfer from BC colleges or universities to enroll into this
program.
The applicable regulatory or professional bodies in the field of Applied Behavour Analysis is the
Behaviour Analyst Certification Board® and the British Columbia Teacher Qualification Service. The DABA
courses offered at Douglas
College have been approved by both Boards. At SFU, this proposed program has
been discussed with and accepted by Education (Maureen Hoskins) and Linguistics (Jane Fee), the two most
related disciplines.
Related programs at SFU and other British Columbia post-secondary institutions
• Collaborative degree between DC and University of Calgary Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation
• Bachelor of
Arts
in Child and Youth Care (UVic and DC)
(P.
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• UBC includes a cluster of ABA courses within the Masters of =ducation; these courses make graduates
eligible to write the BACB exams at the graduate
level
(to become Beard Certified Behaviour Analysts).
• The BC Ministry of Education's Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD)
offers a single non-credit or 4-credit course for teachers (through SFU - Field Programs) .Planning and
Support for Students with ASD" that includes reference to ABA.
• Proposed Capilano University Bachelor of Psychology
Policies on program assessment
All academic units at SFU are subject to external review every six years. DC programs are formally reviewed
every
five years.
Admission
Enrolment plan.
It is proposed that students apply to this program after declaration of the Psychology Major at SFU and upon
acceptance into DC.
Student enrollment thresholds for both institutions
It is anticipated that there will be 15-20 SFU students enrolled in this program each year.
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Other
Background
Douglas
College is considered a provincial leader in health and human service post secondary career
programming.
Presently, specifically in regards to autism and other developmental disabilities, it offers an
eighteen-credit entry level Behavioural Interventionist Citation and within its
60
credit, Classroom and Community
Support Diploma Program, students are able to take a Behavioural Interventionist Specialty. As part of the
continuum of credentialing originally begun in 2005, the addition of a fifteen-credit advanced citation in Disability
and Applied Behaviour Analysis (DAB A) began in September 2008. All of these programs were the result of
intense appeals
from the autism community, which culminated in a $500,000 supporting grant from the Ministry of
Children
and Family Development (MCFD).
The upper level, undergraduate, Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis (DABA) credential is approved by both
the' Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB) and the Teacher Qualification Service (TQS). It introduces a
consistent professional standard of ABA
education and qualifications to the province via specialized courses. In
addition, University of Calgary Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation and University of Victoria Bachelor in Child
and Youth Care programs have formally agreed to offer the DABA coursework within the 3
fd
and 4th year of their
degrees.
Overview
A. The Context
1. Autism
The diagnosis of ASD is primarily based upon behavioural criteria established through the
Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fourth Edition)
(DSM IV).
Autism falls within the autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a diagnostic category that includes a number of
diagnoses, specifically,
Rett Syndrome. Asperger Syndrome, Autistic Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
and Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified [POD-NOS)). Autism consists of deficits in
social skillsfinteractions and communication, and certain be.havioural patterns such as stereotyped and repetitive
behaviours,
resistance to change, etc.).
•
There has been a marked increase in the prevalence of children diagnosed with Autism throughout the
world. It is now recognized as the most common neurological disability affecting children today. As of
several years ago, estimates regarding the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Canadian
children
were approximately one in
165
(Frombonne, et.aL,
2006).
However, the prevalence of autism
continues
to
increase.
•
In a study by the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network and Center for
Disease Control and Prevention (February
2007).
the autism prevalence rate in the United States is now
one in 150 (or
6.7
in 1000). Ministry of Children and Family Development also now reports a prevalence rate
of one in 150 (Autism Council of BC, January 25 2007 meeting).
•
Further, new research is anticipating that the rate of children with autism entering into kindergarten in Be
will reach 1: 1
00
in the next several years (Autism Council of BC, January 25'
2007
meeting). Data from
school district enrollments demonstrates a continued, significant growth in the number of students with
autism. Below is a sample of enrollment rates of school districts in the Lower Mainland,
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Enrollment numbers of children with autism
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2001/2
2002/3
2003/4
2004/5
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48
56
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41
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58
67
76
94
118
Surrey
72
90
130
163
186
222
360
Delta
62
64
69
77
81
87
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80
92
106
133
154
180
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Westminster
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20
23
27
29
28
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79
99
121
155
190
211
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182
228
265
296
346
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67
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plan is implemented by the family and. usually. behaviour interventionists who are hired by the family.
Associate/Assistant Behaviour Consultants typically work under the direction of a master's prepared Behaviour
Consultant.
2. Applied Behaviour Analysis
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is based on the principle of reinforcement: behaviours that are immediately
followed by reinforcers are more likely to be repeated in the future, while behaviours that are not reinforced are
less likely to be repeated.
Applied principles can be used to create effective strategies for behavioural change in all aspects of life. With
respect to behavioural change, the emphasis is on the learning of new behaviours. The goal of ABA is to increase
the repertoire of functional behaviours. Thus, it has application to a broad number of educational and occupational
contexts, ranging from addictions to teaching
voca~ional
skills. It is also used in autism intervention.
B. Labour Marlcet Demand
A 2007 Douglas College Feasibility Study survey found that the vast majority of respondents report that their
learning of applied behaviour analysis comes from conferences, workshops and self-study.
Respondent educational background/qualifications
Response
Response
Percent
Total
Professional workshops and conferences
61.6%
175
Employer training workshqQs
46.8%
133
Self Study
41.2%
117
accredited
Continuing
post-secondary
Education
courses
institution
at
an
12.7%
.
36
Courses at the certificate or diploma level
11.3%
32
None
10.6%
30
Courses at a bachelor level
8.1%
23
Courses at a Master's level
7.4%
21
degree
Courses
certificate
at
a
post-degree
level
citation
or
post-
1.8%
5
Courses at a Doctoral level
1.8%
5
This lack of training is identified by respondents, 17.9%, N
=
48 of whom declare outright that they do not have
enough training to do their jobs, 48.5%, N=130 of whom report that their training prepares them only to wsome
ex1ent: 56.2%, N
=
126 of stakeholders report that course work related to applied behaviour analysis would
benefit their skills at work. A further 25%. N = 56 believed that it would perhaps benefit them.
Tlie availability of formal, post-secondary ABA training will provide a superior alternative to a community that
currently manages training of practitioners through informal and non-standardized workshops. It will introduce
baccalaureate level courses that will lead to certification of practitioners at the Associate/Assistant Behavior
Analyst level-a level which is seen as valuable by respondents.
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Additional Material Required by SFU
Summary of resources (faculty members, space, and equipment) required to implement the program
The Major and Honours programs
can be accommodated with present courses and faculty.
Brief
description of any program and associated resources that will be reduced or eliminated when the
new program
is introduced
None.
Collective agreement implications relative
to program
Not
applicable.
Accounting of FTE, tuition fees, application and other fees as required
Not
applicable.
Budget
There
are no additional costs associated with this program ..
Appendices
Calendar Entry
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* II
Curriculum Vitae of key faculty members
Dr. Jeremy Carpendate, SFU
Dr. Grace Iarocci, SFU
Dr. Arlene Young, SFU
Bruce Hamm, Douglas College
* III 'Syllabi of Selected Courses at SFU
PSYC 354
PSYC 356
Page 12
Page 27
Page 41
Page 51
Page 53
Page 56
* IV Syllabi of courses to be taken at Douglas College
DACS 5111
Page 59
DACS 5112
Page 62
DACS 5113
Page 65
DACS 5121
Page 68
DACS 5122
Page 71
DACS 5123
Page 75
*
.APPENDICES'II, III, IV available upon request by contacting Bobbie Grant,
Senate Assistant at
778.782.3168
or email bgrant@sfu.ca
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Psychology Department, FASS, SFU
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Appendix 1- Proposed Calendar Entry
Major Program with Concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysis
The objective of this program is to provide students with comprehensive training in psychology and thorough
training
in Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Psychology Major at SFU, students must obtain a grade of C (2.0) or better in each of the
following courses.
PSYC 100-3 Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC 102-3 Introduction
to Psychology"
PSYC 2014 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
PSYC 207-3 Introduction to History of Psychology
PSYC 2104 Introduction to Data Analysis in Psychology
Note: The
above requirement applies to courses transferred from other institutions as well as to courses
completed
at Simon Fraser University.
After admittance
to the Psychology Major at SFU, students must apply for admittance to the Douglas College
DABA program. Please refer to the qouglas College website.
Upon completion
of the Douglas College courses (described below) and upon transfer of these credits to SFU,
students
may apply to the Psychology Advisor for declaration of the BA, Psychology Major, Concentration in
Applied Behaviour Analysis.
.
To receive a major with concentration in applied behaviour analysis, students must:
• meet the graduation requirements of the University (see "Student Appeals. on page 32) and Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences (see
"Graduation GPA Requirements" on page 89)
• complete PSYC 221, 241 and 250
•
complete PSYC 300 with a grade of C or better
• complete PSYC 356 and 371, and 12 additional upper division psychology credits
• complete PSYC 4xx-15 at Douglas College, which is comprised of the Douglas Col/ege courses as follows:
DACS 5111-3
Disability in Context
DACS 5121-3
Applied Behaviour Analysis: Basic Principles
DACS 5112-1.5 ASD Community of Practice I
DACS 5122-3
ABA: Behavioural Techniques
DACS 5113-1.5 ASD Community of Practice /I
DACS 5123-3
ABA:" Research and Applications
• complete EDUC 315 and EDUC 422
• No more than six directed studies units may be applied to the major.
• A minimum of 21 upper division psychology units must be completed at Simon Fraser University.
Students
are encouraged to take PSYC 354, PSYC 365, PSYC 450, PSYC 451, PSYC 452. PSYC 453, and
LING 350.
Students
are encouraged to consider completing the Minor in Learning and Developmental Disabilities in the
Faculty
of Education.
The
Psychology Major with Concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysis is offered jointly by SFU and Douglas
College. In summary, it consists of a minimum of 36 credits of upper division psychology, 21 from SFU and 15
from Douglas.
plus 7 credits of upper division Education, plus at least 3 additional upper division credits.
The
Psychology Honours degree with Concentration in Applied Behaviour AnalYSis is
con~istent
with the
regulations for the Psychology Honours Program.
In summary, it consists of a minimum of 132 credit hours
including
60 Upper Division credits. of which 50 are Upper Division Psychology including PSYC 300W, 301,490,
499, and PSYC 4xx-1S as described above.
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