SPED 4950 - Introduction to Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program or current teaching license
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This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). The principles of ABA include targeting and measuring behavior, (b) improving and assessing behavior management, (c) constructing and interpreting graphic displays of behavior, (d) analyzing behavior change, and (e) positive and negative reinforcement procedures; utilized for changing and analyzing socially important behavior will be covered. Teacher candidates will demonstrate competency of specific behavioral elements of ABA that are essential to applied behavior analysis via a key assessment. The data collection for this assessment will be collected in a school setting and will encompass 10 field hours.