SPE 446 - Applied Behavior Analysis

Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course focuses on developing an educational approach to supporting positive academic and social behaviors in the classroom and community using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Specifically, students will be presented with the concepts of reinforcement, punishment, stimulus control, shaping and, fading as they are applied to increasing or decreasing academic and social behaviors. Students will also be presented with information regarding functional assessment, behavior support plans and laws (federal and state) governing behavioral issues related to individuals with special needs.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Credential program acceptance, EDU 341, and 409

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