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2024 Fall > GRAD > SPY G > SPY G 635

Behavior Therapy in Schools

Course #: SPY G 635

Description:
Understanding and managing student behavior is critical for educator to establish a positive and effective learning environment. Research supports the use of positive behavior supports and interventions to address challenging behaviors in order to increase active academic engagement and adaptive behaviors for all students, especially high risk populations. The purpose of this course will be to develop knowledge and skills int he principles of applied behavior analysis and to apply these principles and procedures to individuals and classrooms. Functional behavior assessment procedures covered include indirect assessments, descriptive assessments, and functional analysis. Treatments covered include antecedent intervention, differential reinforcement procedures, extinction, and punishment among others. Mastery in this course will be obtained through readings, participation in lecture/discussions, preparing for exams, and completing assigned projects.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-Req: COUNSL 614 and SPY G 602 and SPY G 604

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 2620 W
4:00 - 6:45 pm
Maki,Erik Davin University Hall Y01-1340
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 13
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-Req: COUNSL 614 and SPY G 602 and SPY G 604
Course Attributes: