The field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) grew out of the scientific study of the principles of learning and behavior and is now an evidence-based method for changing people’s behavior, including the behavior of children and adults with a variety of developmental, cognitive, and behavioral disabilities. This course first introduces students to the core concepts, terminology, and methods of ABA. Students then learn how to use behavioral principles to address the behavioral needs of a variety of individuals being served in diverse community settings. Students will learn functional assessment methods and methods to assess reinforcer preference and adaptive, social, and communication skills. Students will learn how to assimilate information derived from these methods to develop a hypothesis regarding the function of behavior and how to select and implement an intervention method based on the assessment results while using evidence-based practices. Students will complete exercises and practical application-based projects so that they can develop basic behavior-analytic skills prior to implementing these skills in real-world settings. Interventions that are geared toward reducing problem behaviors and generalizing and promoting positive behaviors that enhance the development, abilities, and choices of children and adults with developmental and behavioral disabilities will be covered.