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Updated: 07/24/21
Florida International University 5th Edition Task List
Undergraduate Behavior Analysis Verified Course Sequence As of fall 2021, the courses listed below have Verified Course Sequence (VCS) status in both online and face-to-face modalities. Courses taken in the two modalities may be combined. The VCS meets the course content requirements of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board © (BACB) 5th Edition Task List. VCS courses are open to all students, regardless of major or degree-seeking status. Students intending to become a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts are urged to read the BCaBA 2022 Eligibility Requirements, available here: https://www.bacb.com/bcaba/#BCaBAEligibilityRequirements Psychology majors should enroll in the Applied Behavior Analysis track. See information here.
EAB 3002 Introduction to the Experimental Analysis of Behavior (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSY 2012
Note: May not be taken concurrently with any other VCS course. Does not meet the 5th Edition Task List standards if taken prior to spring 2021.
EAB 3794 Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisite: EAB 3002
Note: Formerly EAB 4794, Principles and Theories of Behavior Modification. Does not meet the 5th Edition Task List standards if taken prior to summer 2021.
EAB 4764 Applied Behavior Analysis: Assessment and Intervention (3 credits) Prerequisite: EAB 3002, Pre or Co-requisite EAB 3794
Note: Does not meet the 5th Edition Task List standards if taken prior to summer 2021. Formerly EAB 3764. EAB 3764 does not meet the 5th Edition Task List standards.
EAB 4798 Single Case Research Methods (3 credits) Prerequisite: EAB 3002
Note: May be taken concurrently with EAB 4795. Does not meet the 5th Edition Task List standards if taken prior to fall 2021.
EAB 4795 Senior Seminar in Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisite: PSY 3213 or PSY 3215, AND EAB 4764
Note: Formerly PSY 4931 (behavior analysis section only). PSY 4931 does not meet the 5th Edition Task List standards. May be taken concurrently with EAB 4798. PSY 3213 and/or PSY 3215 may be waived, at the discretion of the instructor, for non‐psychology majors and non‐degree-seeking students. Prerequisites may not be waived for psychology majors.
No Course Substitutions Are Allowed. Courses taken under the 4th Edition Task List do not meet the 5th Edition Task List standards and may have to be repeated in order to take the BCaBA certification exam. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULES: All courses are usually offered every fall, spring and summer semester on campus and online. The coursework should be completed over four semesters. Students complete the VCS in less time should follow one of the schedule options below. Taking more than two VCS courses concurrently is highly discouraged. Option Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5
1 EAB 3002 EAB 3794 & EAB 4764 EAB 4798 & EAB 4795 2 EAB 3002 EAB 3794 EAB 4764 & EAB 4798 EAB 4795 3 EAB 3002 EAB 3794 EAB 4764 EAB 4798 & EAB 4795 4 EAB 3002 EAB 3794 EAB 4764 EAB 4798 EAB 4795
Supervised experience may begin upon attending the first class meeting of EAB 3002. BACB experience standards are available at: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-BCaBA-Fieldwork-Standards_200501.pdf
Students will be notified of supervised experience opportunities via their FIU email. Non-degree-seeking student enrollment and cost information is available at: http://onestop.fiu.edu/non-degree-
students/non-degree-seeking/index.html. Details about the certification process and requirements are available at: https://www.bacb.com/bcaba/. FIU BCaBA exam pass rates are available at: www.bacb.com/university-pass-rates/. The student is responsible for knowing all certification requirements published by the BACB. Certification requirements
change from time to time. They are announced by the BACB in advance via their newsletter, which is available at: https://www.bacb.com/newsletters/.
*** Keep all textbooks and course materials to prepare for the BCaBA exam ***
dunn_halonen_lecture_slide_chapter_10.pptx
Dunn & Halonen The Psychology Major’s Companion
Chapter 10: How to Land a Job
With Your Degree
In Psychology
Don’t worry. There are always good jobs available for good students. ~ John Patrick Crecine, Late President of the Georgia Institute of Technology
Chapter Objectives
Discuss the elements that make a successful job application process.
Offer pointers for interviewing face to face.
Share what to do if you don’t get an offer following an interview.
Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this chapter, students should be able to:
Describe what kinds of application materials (e.g., résumé, cover letter, letters of reference) produce the best outcomes.
Differentiate sources of help in preparing workforce materials.
Develop strategies for in-person interviewing and follow-up activities.
Searching for Jobs: Where to Begin
Campus career center
Alumni networks
Internships
Job shadowing
Occupational information Network (O*Net)
Informal networks
Other resources
Books on careers in psychology
Websites concerning job searches, government jobs, occupational salaries
Writing a Good Résumé
A brief, written account of your personal, educational, and professional qualifications should be
thoughtfully conceived
well written
polished
focused
Requirements for a Résumé
Set on high-quality paper.
Write on just one side of the paper.
Do not use complete sentences (e.g., “Supervised tutors”).
Do not include Information unrelated to jobs (e.g., hobbies).
Be brief (norm for a college grad is one page).
Avoid spelling or grammar errors.
Use a basic 12-pt font.
Never fold or staple a résumé, even for mailing.
Basic Parts of a Résumé
Heading
Name, contact information
Objective
Concise statement of desired employment
Skills Summary
What has your major prepared you to do?
Education
Degree(s), institution, major(s)
Experience
List of work experiences (most to least recent)
Activities
Extracurricular activities (e.g., internship, volunteer work)
Awards
Important contributions or achievements
References
Contact information for your references (usually three or so)
Write a Cover Letter (to Accompany the Résumé)
Paragraph 1 – position sought, where you learned about job
Paragraph 2 – brief information about you and your fit for the position
Paragraph 3 – expression of interest in job and how to contact you
If Invited for an Interview (1 of 2)
Learn about the company or organization before going.
Appear knowledgeable and interested.
Be convincing: YOU are the right person for the job.
If Invited for an Interview (2 of 2)
Generate some questions you can ask to demonstrate your interest and commitment, such as
Are worker relations collegial?
What are the prospects for growth in the future?
but NOT
How much vacation time is there?
What’s the salary for the position?
These details can be worked out later if a job offer comes through.
Interview Questions
Structured
“How do you handle working with difficult people?”
“Give an example of how you demonstrated leadership in your last job.”
Unstructured
“Why do you want this job?”
“What are your strengths?
“What are your weaknesses?”
Presenting Yourself Well
Dress appropriately.
Be poised; make eye contact.
Initiate conversation.
Send a thank-you note.
Follow-Up Measures
Be prepared to wait a while before hearing back.
Contact your interviewer only once if you don’t hear back.
Inquire about the process: “Can you advise me where things stand in the _X_ search?”
What If You Don’t Get the Job?
Don’t assume you did anything wrong: There simply may have been more experienced candidates in the pool.
Thoughtfully examine where you might have made a stronger impression.
Address any potential shortcomings.
What If You Do Get the Job?
Celebrate!
If you accept the job, prepare to succeed by giving your best effort.
But Beware!
Many new employees lose their jobs by
missing deadlines
being late
behaving unethically
appearing unmotivated
not following directives
Success on the Job
Have a positive attitude.
Take the initiative.
Set priorities.
Seek regular feedback on performance.
Commit to the place and the people.
Work consistently.
Concentrate.
Sounds a lot like being a good student!
Discussion Questions
What are your current skills? What skills would you like to learn?
What experiences can you already put on a résumé?
Would an internship be of value in building your résumé?
Would an interview dress rehearsal be helpful in smoothing out the rough spots?
