Forensic Applications of Behavior Analysis
This course examines the intersection of applied behavior analysis and forensic psychology, exploring how behavior-analytic principles can be applied within legal, correctional, and criminal justice settings. Students will analyze theories of criminal behavior, evaluate evidence-based interventions, and design behavior change systems tailored to forensic populations.
100% online
20 hours
Completion
No prerequisites
ABOUT ABAEDU
High-quality education in a rapidly growing field
ABAEDU was founded in response to a specific challenge: the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) was expanding rapidly, while access to high-quality professional education was not keeping pace.
Our response was to build a comprehensive educational ecosystem with QABA and IBAO approval. Today, this ecosystem extends beyond ABA to encompass neurodevelopment, learning, and communication.
We began in Brazil, where we established a strong presence in higher education, and we are now expanding our reach across Latin America.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
This course is designed for you if
Work as a psychologist, behavior analyst, or clinician within legal, correctional, or criminal justice settings and want to apply ABA principles to your practice.
Supervise or train staff in correctional or forensic settings and want to implement evidence-based interventions, such as token economies and group contingencies, with fidelity.
Are interested in risk assessment and want to understand tools such as the HCR-20 to inform your clinical or forensic practice.
Want to strengthen professional resilience and psychological flexibility through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), particularly when working with underserved or military populations.
What You Will Learn
01
Roles Across the Legal System
Differentiation of the roles and responsibilities of police, forensic, and correctional psychologists within the legal system.
02
Learning Theories of Criminal Behavior
Analysis of learning theories of criminal behavior, from Sutherland’s Differential Association to Burgess and Akers’ Differential Association Reinforcement and operant conditioning.
03
Behavior-Analytic Interventions
Application of verbal operants (Mands and Tacts), token economies, and group contingencies, including the Good Behavior Game, to replace aggressive or criminal behaviors with prosocial alternatives.
04
Third-Wave Approaches for Underserved Populations
Use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in forensic and military settings, and strategies to bridge the gap between science and service.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Timothy Joseph Templin
PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis (Endicott College), BCBA.
Master’s in Clinical Psychology (University of Indianapolis).
Experience in Behavior Analysis, Online Therapy, Forensic Psychology, and Criminal Behaviorology
Everything You Will Have Access to After Enrolling
- Pre-recorded classes that you can watch whenever and wherever you choose.
- Exclusive learning materials for consultation and application in professional practice.
- A total workload of 20 hours, including classes and supplementary materials.
- ABAEDU Certificate of Completion.
- Discounts on other ABAEDU courses to support your continued professional development in Applied Behavior Analysis.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access the classes?
Do I need a degree to take this course?
No. The course is open to anyone interested in applying behavior-analytic principles in legal, correctional, and criminal justice settings.