SPE-332 |
Assess / Instruc Severe / Profound Pop |
Authentic and alternative assessment techniques used with students with complex needs are presented. The assessments are the basis for the development of best practices in curriculum development and instructional delivery, including IEP and SDI construction. Emphasis is on identifying strengths and needs and monitoring the progress of students with complex needs. Students will develop a systematic approach to the modification / adaptation planning for instruction within a curriculum. Practical, ethical, legal and philosophical |
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approaches to inclusion are included. |
3.00 |
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SPE-340 |
Assessments and Programming |
3.00 |
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SPE-341 |
Com, Behavior, Social Competence |
3.00 |
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SPE-4000 |
Capstone Seminar |
12.00 |
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SPE-405 |
Research & Field Experience |
By pre-arrangement with the Coordinator of Special Education, a student may be awarded up to three academic credits for participation in activities and completing related research. This experience allows students who have demonstrated competencies in other required courses to enhance their professional knowledge and skills on an |
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advanced level. |
1.00 |
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SPE-506 |
Foundations of Behavior Analysis |
This course examines the concepts and principles of behavior analysis including, history, experimental analysis of |
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behavior, as well as the dimensions of conditioning and reinforcement |
3.00 |
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SPE-507 |
Applied Behavior Analysis |
This course focuses on all principles of Applied Behavior Analysis as the basis for techniques utilized to improve socially significant behavior to a meaningful degree. Topics will include: basic concepts, selecting, defining and measuring behavior, evaluating and analyzing behavior change, reinforcement, punishment, antecedent variables, developing new behavior, and decreasing behavior with non-punishment procedures. Field Experience |
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is required. |
3.00 |
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SPE-508 |
Applied Behavior Analysis Extended Princ |
This course is a continuation of the first Applied Behavior Analysis course( SPE 507). Particular consideration will |
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be given to Functional Analysis and Verbal Behavior. Field Experience is required. |
3.00 |
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SPE-511 |
Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis |
The course will analyze the basic process of behavior in a person on the autism spectrum. The course will present more advanced learning in basic principles of behavior analysis which will be applied to the behavioral assessment, intervention methodologies, and programming for the student on the autism spectrum. Field |
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Experience is required. |
3.00 |
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SPE-512 |
Ethics / Professionalism Behavior Analysts |
This course will focus on the Behavior Analyst Certification Board ' s Professional and Ethical Compliance Code. Ethics and professional conduct will be analyzed through readings and scenarios. Students will also study a survey of the applications of Applied Behavior Analysis including behavior consultation and behavior therapy as it applies |
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to common mental health and behavior disorders. |
3.00 |
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SPE-520 |
Methods, Materials and Curriculum |
Students engage the study of methods, materials and curriculum issues for the instruction of PK-12 Special Education students. Attention to theory, best practices, technology use and assessment will be highlighted as well as professional and state standards in the area of Special Education for diverse learners. Field experience is |
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required. |
3.00 |
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SPE-560 |
Dgn Asmnt Prscrptv & Intrvntn Tch Spc Ed |
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This course is designed to provide students with a theoretical and practical foundation in assessment techniques. | |||
It emphasizes the selection and interpretation of assessment measures as well as the integration and | |||
communication of test results. Students will be exposed to current issues and research findings in the assessment | |||
literature. They will also receive hands-on experience in test administration and report writing. This course is an | |||
introduction to the assessment process and is not intended to qualify the student to administer tests of a | |||
psychological nature in a school or agency with further supervision and training. |
3.00 |
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