BSA:
The Behavior Systems Analysis Project

Psychology 460 Honors, otherwise known as the Behavioral Systems Analysis Project, or Super P, is a one-credit supplement to an advanced applied behavior analysis course (PSY 460). The Behavior Analysis Training System (BATS) designed this project as a practical and advanced experience for undergraduates in behavior systems analysis. The objectives of the project are to provide an opportunity for behavior analysis students to apply the principles learned in PSY 460 to a real setting, thus gaining experience in developing measurement systems and designing interventions for prospective clients. The students meet once a week to discuss developments in their projects and receive feedback and guidance from the coordinator. They receive points contingent on weekly presentations, completed work, and a final paper. By earning the specified number of points, the students receive a supplemental one-credit, and an "A" for the project. Responsibilities of the system's manager include: supervision of undergraduate projects and meetings, revising and creating assignments, job aids and all other related materials, identifying, proposing, and solving disconnects in the system, and supervising the undergraduate research assistant's thesis as well as recurring and non-recurring tasks.