BAO Textbooks

5th Edition Courses 

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BEHV 5600 ABA Foundations, Concepts and Principles

  • Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2019). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall.
    • ISBN: 9780134752556
    • You MUST purchase the U.S. version of this textbook, NOT the international version.
  • (AI)2, Inc. (2009). CyberRat (Version 6.0) [Computer software]. https://www.ai2inc.com/HomeProducts/cyberrat.html
    • You will receive information about purchasing this once the semester starts

BEHV 5612 Meaningful Assessment in Behavioral Practice

  • Carter, S., & Wheeler, J. J.  (2019). The social validity manual: A guide to subjective evaluation of behavior interventions (2nd ed.). Elsevier.
    • ISBN: 9780128160046
  • Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2019). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall.
    • ISBN: ISBN: 9780134752556
  • O’Neill, R. E., Albin, R. W., Storey, K., Horner, R. H., & Sprague, J. R. (2015). Functional assessment and program development for problem behavior: A practical handbook (3rd ed.). Cenage Learning.
    • ISBN: 9781285734828

BEHV 5613 Culturally Responsive Ethics in Behavioral Practice

  • Bailey, J. S. & Burch M. R. (2022). Ethics for behavior analysts (4th ed.). Routledge, Taylor and Francis. 
    • ISBN: 9781032056425
    • Be sure to get the 4th edition!
  • Conners, B. M., & Capell, S. T. (2021). Multiculturalism and diversity in applied behavior analysis: Bridging theory and application. Routledge.
    • ISBN: 9780367208783
  • Kidder, R. M. (1995). How good people make tough choices: Resolving the dilemmas of ethical living (Rev. ed.). Harper Collins.
    • ISBN: 9780061743993
    • Be sure to get the Revised Version!

BEHV 5616 Effective Communication and Collaboration in Behavioral Practice (MA program only)

  • Bailey, J. S. & Burch M. R. (2010). 25 essential skills and strategies for behavior analysts. Routledge, Taylor and Francis.
    • 9780415800686
  • Hacker, D., & Sommers, N. (2019). A Pocket style manual: APA version, 2020 update (8th ed.). Bedford/St. Martin’s.
    • ISBN: 9781319360092
    • Be sure to get the 2020 update!
  • Schwabish, J. (2017). Better presentations: A guide for scholars, researchers, and wonks. Columbia University.
    • ISBN: 9780231175210

BEHV 5617 Behaviorism and the Philosophy of Science

  • Baum, W. M. (2017). Understanding behaviorism: Behavior, Culture, and Evolution (3rd ed.). Wiley Global Research.
    • ISBN: 9781119143642
  • Skinner, B. F. (1976). About behaviorism. Vintage Books.
    • ISBN: 9780394716183
  • Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. B. F. Skinner Foundation.
    • ISBN: 9780029290408

5618 ABA Foundations, Concepts and Principles II

  • Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2019). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall.
    • ISBN: 9780134752556
  • (AI)2, Inc. (2009). CyberRat (Version 6.0) [Computer software]. https://www.ai2inc.com/HomeProducts/cyberrat.html
    • You will receive information about purchasing this once the semester starts
  • Foxylearning. Coursepack for BEHV 5618 [Learning modules]. https://foxylearning.com 
    • You will receive information about purchasing this once the semester starts

5619 Fundamentals and Techniques of Compassionate and Effective Behavior Change

  • Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2019). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall.
    • ISBN: 9780134752556
  • Mayer, G. R., Sulzer-Azaroff, B., & Wallace, M. (2019). Behavior analysis for lasting change (5th ed.). Sloan Educational Publishing.
    • ISBN: 9781597380850
  • Cambridge Center (Producer). (various years). UNT Video Textbook [Video collection]. Retrieved from https://uwf.behavior.org/product/unt-bundle/
    • You will receive information about purchasing this once the semester starts

5622 Evidence-based Practice: Understanding and Using Applied Behavior Analytic Research

  • Bailey, J. S., & Burch, M. R. (2018). Research methods in applied behavior analysis (2nd ed.). Routledge.
    • ISBN: 9781138685260
  • Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2019). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall.
    • ISBN: 9780134752556
  • Johnston, J. M., Pennypacker, H. S., & Green, G. (2020). Strategies and tactics of behavioral research and practice (4th ed.). Routledge, Taylor and Francis.
    • ISBN: 9781138641594

5627 Behavioral Practice in Autism

  • No textbooks are required for this course.
  • Foxylearning. Coursepack for BEHV 5627 [Learning modules]. https://foxylearning.com 

5634 Improving Staff Performance in Behavioral Practice

  • LeBlanc, L. A., Sellers, T. P., & Alai, S. (2020). Building and sustaining meaningful and effective relationships as a supervisor and mentor. Sloan Educational.
    • ISBN: 9781597381208
  • Reid, D. H., Parsons, M. B., & Green C. W. (2021). The supervisor's guidebook: Evidence-based strategies for promoting work quality and enjoyment among human service staff (2nd ed.). Charles C. Thomas Publishing.
    • ISBN Paper: 9780398093600
    • ISBN eBook: 9780398093617

5636 Capstone: Compassion and Science in Behavioral Practice (MA program only)

  • Bailey, J. S. & Burch M. R. (2010). 25 essential skills and strategies for behavior analysts. Routledge, Taylor and Francis.
    • ISBN: 9780415800686
  • Miltenberger, R. G. (2016). Behavior modification: Principles and procedures (6th ed.). Cengage.
    • ISBN: 9781305109391
  • ABA Technologies. Boost ABA Mock Exam: 5th Edition ABA Exam Prep. https://abatechnologies.com/continuing-education/boost-aba-mock-exam
    • You will receive information about purchasing this once the semester starts.
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