Applied Behaviour Analysis Reykjavík University

Overview

The teaching methods in the  Applied Behaviour Analysis programme from  Reykjavík University  include lectures, student engagement in class, individual and group assignments, discussions, and more. Over three semesters, teaching takes place in the field, where students receive supervision from a behaviour analyst.

• Students are expected to participate in class.
• The courses are taught in English.

The programme's Mission

Our mission is to teach and disseminate scientific knowledge about the principles of behaviour and how to apply the methods of applied behaviour analysis in diverse settings, guided by ethics, autonomy, quality of life, and client welfare. Additionally, we aim to maintain strong connections with professionals to improve services for individuals and groups based on evidence-based methods. Finally, our goal is to contribute to the knowledge of evidence-based practices in applied behaviour analysis through research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

The programme's objective is to produce graduates who, among other things,:

• Have knowledge of the fundamental principles of behaviour analysis
• Have adopted evidence-based methods and received training in applying these methods in the field
• Uphold ethical standards and prioritize client autonomy and well-being
• Can work in an interdisciplinary team and collaborate with experts to improve services using evidence-based methods
• Can assess clients´ skills and set individualized goals
• Can evaluate the impact of interventions
• Can conduct and contribute to research in behavior analysis
• Can disseminate scientific knowledge
• Can train others in evidence-based methods