MSc Positive Behaviour Support (ABAI)

The Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) course offered by Kent University is a postgraduate distance learning programme that focuses on understanding, assessing, and changing challenging behaviour. Taught by a team of Board Certified Behaviour Analysts, this course combines the use of evidence-based procedures to develop functional assessment and positive intervention strategies that teach new skills and reduce challenging behaviour.Course Content: The course includes modules that cover state-of-art methods for developing effective outcomes for people whose behaviour challenges services. It offers a strong emphasis on understanding environmental influences giving rise to challenging behaviour and develops key strategies for change at a personalized level.Key Modules: Key modules in this course include: Understanding Behaviour in the Social Context, Functional Assessment and Program Development, Ethics for Behaviour Analysts, Developing and Managing Staff Skills, and Dissemination and Cultural Change.Accreditations: The PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) course is accredited by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). It is recognised by the UK Society for Behaviour Analysis (UK-SBA) and is also approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).Future Careers: By completing this course, students can pursue careers in a range of areas such as social work, education, healthcare, and behavioural support. It also supports career development among people already working in these fields.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.