Jun 30, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

HST 1500 - Behavior Management


Examines the application of behavior management principles and techniques used to help clients change or alleviate various human problems. Emphasis on learning to objectively describe, measure, and analyze behavioral data. Ethical issues in behavior management with clients discussed. Research, cultural differences, professional behaviors, and diversity of special populations in behavior management reviewed as well.

Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will understand how human behavior is shaped and influenced by the consequences of behaviors.
  • Students will have acquired knowledge of the basic behavior modification strategies.
  • Students will know how to evaluate the effectiveness of these behavior modification strategies by acquiring skills in observing behavior.
  • Students will have obtained skills in recording, graphing, and analyzing behavioral data.
  • Students will know how behavioral concepts, principles, and procedures can complement other helping approaches and strategies.


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