Part I Explain how your professional, personal, and/or educational experiences h

Part I
Explain
how your professional, personal, and/or educational experiences have
led you to your interest in earning a degree in Psychology. Include why
you chose to take classes in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Discuss your intended area of specialization and why this area appeals to you.
What skills/strengths do you already possess that are required for your future career? Be specific.
What
skills are required for your future career that you do not currently
have? How will you obtain these necessary skills? Be specific.
Part II
Choose Option A if you are planning to sit for the BCaBA and/or BCBA exam.
Clearly
outline your plans for sitting for either the BCaBA or BCBA exam.
Include in your outline a description of the requirements to sit for the
exam and how you plan to obtain supervision and experience.
Determine your state requirements for practicing behavior analysis.
Describe
your future educational goals. For example, do you plan to go to
Graduate school or will you finish schooling with your Bachelor’s
degree?
Describe the professional
development requirements for either the BCaBA or BCBA certification.
Discuss at least three options for obtaining professional Development.
Choose Option B if you are NOT planning to sit for the BCaBA and/or BCBA exam.
Clearly
outline your future career choice. Are there any exams or licenses you
will need to obtain? If so, what are the requirements to sit for that
exam/obtain that license and how will you meet those requirements?
Determine your state requirements (if any) for practicing in your chosen field.
Describe
your future educational goals. For example, do you plan to go to
graduate school or will you finish schooling with your Bachelor’s
degree?
Describe any professional
development requirements for your license. If you will not pursue
licensure, how will you stay current in your knowledge of psychology?
Part III
Read Kauffman,
J. M., Conroy, M., Gardner III, R., & Oswald, D. (2008). Cultural
Sensitivity in the Application of Behavior Principles to Education. Education & Treatment of Children,31(2), 239-262. Retrieved fromhttp://search.ebscohost.com.lib.kaplan.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=tfh&AN=31943137&site=eds-live
Write one
to two paragraphs reflecting upon possible issues with applying
behavior analytic techniques with individuals from a culture other than
the dominant Western European-American culture.
Include the following in your analysis:
Describe why a cultural label provides insufficient information for a behavioral program.
Describe one way in which an ABA professional can ensure sensitivity to multiculturalism and diversity.
Defend the use of applied behavior analysis with diverse populations and multiple cultures.