SPED 451 - Applied Behavior Analysis

Credits: 3
Many students with mild disabilities exhibit social, learning, and/or behavioral problems that must be addressed in order to provide the students with appropriate educational programming. This course will provide education professionals with knowledge and experiences assessing behavior through various assessment techniques including functional assessment, planning behavioral interventions, and implementing behavior and classroom management procedures using best practice techniques. Information on legal mandates related to behavior management is also included.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): SPED 347 or consent of the instructor.