SPED 551 - Applied Behavior Analysis

Credits: 3
Many students with mild disabilities exhibit social, learning, and/or behavioral problems that must be addressed to provide them with appropriate educational programming. This course provides education professionals with knowledge and experiences assessing behavior through various 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 547 or consent of the instructor.