Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
OSC 702 Professional Development V : Career Success and Meaningful Life ( 1 ) Preparation methods to taking the NBCOT ® exam , future job interviewing , service to society , and the completion of an e-portfolio with strategies to engage in scholarly activities to become a lifelong learner . [ online course ] Prerequisites : OSC-604 , OSC-605 , OSC-606 , OSC-607 , OSC-608 , OSC-609 , OSC-610 ( Required , Previous ).
Special Education
SPE-506 Foundations of Behavior Analysis ( 3 ) This course examines the concepts and principles of behavior analysis including , history , experimental analysis of behavior , as well as the dimensions of conditioning and reinforcement Prerequisites :
SPE-507 Applied Behavior Analysis ( 3 ) 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 nonpunishment procedures . Field Experience is required .
SPE-508 Applied Behavior Analysis Extended Princ ( 3 ) This course is a continuation of the first Applied Behavior Analysis course ( SPE 507 ). Particular consideration will be given to Functional Analysis and Verbal Behavior . Field Experience is required .
SPE-511 Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis ( 3 ) 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 Experience is required .
SPE-512 Ethics / Professionalism Behavior Analysts ( 3 ) 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 to common mental health and behavior disorders .
SPE-520 Methods , Materials and Curriculum ( 3 ) 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 required .
SPE-560 Dgn Asmnt Prscrptv & Intrvntn Tch Spc Ed ( 3 ) 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
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