An intensive study of the principles and procedures used in programming learning activities for students with disabilities, including those with autism spectrum disorders. Topic areas include the acquisition of stimulus control and programming for the generalization and maintenance skills. Lecture: three hours.
Intensive educational experience with students with moderate and severe disabilities in educational, residential and hospital settings. Site and practicum responsibilities will be based on students' competencies and area of interest. May be repeated to a maximum of 21 credits. While enrolled in this course, students will be required to apply for the Teacher Education Program. Prereq: Admission to the Master's program in Special Education or permission of the instructor.
This course is designed to provide the learner with readings, discussions, and other learning experiences in the area of applied behavior analysis research methodology. The intent of the course is to provide learners with an opportunity to acquire competencies related to planning, implementing, and analyzing such research. The methodology is not specific to any disabling condition or age level; rather, a general method is described for conducting and interpreting research where organisms serve as their own control.
This course is designed to provide the learner with readings, discussions, and other learning experiences in the area of applied behavior analysis research methodology. The intent of the course is to provide learners with an opportunity to acquire competencies related to planning, implementing, and analyzing such research. The methodology is not specific to any disabling condition or age level; rather, a general method is described for conducting and interpreting research where organisms serve as their own control.
This course introduces students to the characteristics, classification systems, etiology and research, screening and assessment strategies/issues, approaches, and research-based interventions related to individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Practical classroom strategies, such as visual strategies and environmental arrangements will also be reviewed.
Students will connect content knowledge with skills from courses taken in the Autism Certificate courses (EDS 660, EDS 661, EDS 662, and EDP 671). Students will demonstrate skills in areas such as implementing research-based strategies and/ or behavior supports, collaborating for planning and delivery of instruction, working with diverse families and service providers, and evaluating appropriate technologies based on student needs. Students will demonstrate proficiency via role-play, case studies, video examples, and/or direct observation of individuals with ASD.
Study of issues and topics affecting the preparation of Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, and Early Childhood personnel and of research issues involving persons with disabilities and educational and rehabilitation programs. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Lecture, two hours per week.
Study of issues and topics affecting the preparation of Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, and Early Childhood personnel and of research issues involving persons with disabilities and educational and rehabilitation programs. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Lecture, two hours per week.
Supervised practicum experiences related to the Professional preparation of Rehabilitation Counselors or Special Education Teachers, including practice in delivering lectures, conducting class discussions, leading seminars, directing independent studies, guiding student research projects, demonstrating instructional methods and materials, supervising rehabilitation counselors or special education student teachers, and advising. Laboratory, three-nine hours. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
Supervised practicum experiences related to the Professional preparation of Rehabilitation Counselors or Special Education Teachers, including practice in delivering lectures, conducting class discussions, leading seminars, directing independent studies, guiding student research projects, demonstrating instructional methods and materials, supervising rehabilitation counselors or special education student teachers, and advising. Laboratory, three-nine hours. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
