What is Fieldwork?
Rutgers University undergraduate students interested training in applied behavior analysis and autism can participate in Fieldwork in Autism. Fieldwork students receive training at the Douglass School or Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services. Students learn about autism and applied behavior analysis through hands-on training and relevant course lectures.
Registering
Register for Fieldwork in Autism course 830:382.
Advanced Fieldwork students, register for 830:383.
If you have other questions feel free to contact:
Professor Debra Paone
dpaone@dddc.rutgers.edu
848-932-4500
Location
Undergraduate students will be placed in one of three locations on the Douglass College Campus (to be assigned at the first lecture of each semester):
- 25 Gibbons Circle (located off of George Street on Old Gibbons Campus)
- 151 Ryders Lane (opposite the School of Management and Labor Relations)
- 100 Dudley Road
Course requirements
- One clinical day (Monday through Friday from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm) per week at the DDDC (your schedule must allow for one full day at the center each week).
- Supervised training on how to teach individuals with autism using applied behavior analysis
- Implementation of a variety of individualized teaching programs addressing speech and language, prevocational, social skills, recreation/play, self-help and independent living skills.
- Weekly 5th period lecture (discussion, demonstration, and practice). An advanced seminar for second semester fieldwork students.
- Passing two exams (content covered in assigned readings and lectures).
- Article critique/short paper.
More information
If you have other questions feel free to contact:
Professor Debra Paone
dpaone@dddc.rutgers.edu
848-932-4500