Course

Course Title

Course Description

Schedule

*SPD 530/630

Applied Behavior Analysis

This course presents basic principles, processes, and concepts in applied behavior analysis: definitions, measurement, reinforcement, punishment, single-subject designs, and stimulus control.

Fall, 2006

Fall, 2007

SPD 560

Seminar in Autism Spectrum Disorders

The course provides an overview of autism spectrum disorders, identification and etiology, and research-based programs and services for students identified with disabilities within the spectrum of autism.

Fall, 2006

Fall, 2007

SPD 562

Seminar in Cognitive and Low Incidence Disabilities

This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of the strengths and needs of persons with mental retardation and other low incidence disabilities. Topics addressed include etiology, educational needs, inclusive programs, and transition needs across the lifespan.

Spring, 2007

Spring, 2008

*SPD 531/633

Behavioral Assessment and Intervention

Intervention outcomes, behavioral assessment, intervention strategies, and ethical considerations are presented in this course. Prerequisite: SPD 530

Spring, 2007

Spring, 2008

SPD 677

Assessment of Young Children and Low Incidence Populations

This course provides instruction and practice with individual tests and assessments for young children, individuals with mental retardation, and persons with low-incidence disabilities. Informal techniques such as criterion-referenced testing, play-based assessment, portfolio assessment, and contextual assessment also are presented. A comprehensive student evaluation is required.

Summer 1, 2007

Summer 1, 2008

SPD 635

In-Home Training and Family Issues

This course addresses the impact of autism and low incidence disabilities on the family, and ways to enable families to assist their child with a disability. Consultation with a family is required.

Summer 1, 2007

Summer 1, 2008

*SPD 532/632

Evaluation and Measurement of Behavior

This course addresses ethical issues, experimental evaluations of interventions, measurement of behavior, and displaying and interpreting behavioral data. A field-based intervention is required. Prerequisite: SPD 531

Summer 2, 2007

Summer 2, 2008

*SPD 637

Behavior Change and System Support

Students conduct a behavioral change program using behavioral methods and establish system support to maintain the behavioral change. A field-based intervention is required.

Summer 2, 2007

Summer 2, 2008

SPD 538

Practicum in Special Education

Students develop a research-based intervention for students with low-incidence disabilities and implement the intervention in an applied setting under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Fall, 2007

Fall, 2008

SPD 698

Research Methods in Behavior Analysis

Students conduct a literature review and develop a research proposal for their master's thesis using behavior analytic methods.

Prerequisite: SPD 637

Fall, 2007

Fall, 2008

*SPD 682

Internship

Students in the internship will develop and implement multiple behavioral analytic programs in applied settings under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Prerequisite: SPD 698, SPD 637

Spring, 2008

Spring, 2009

SPD 699

Thesis

Students propose original research, collect and analyze experimental data, and defend their research thesis

Prerequisites: Admission to Candidacy, SPD 698

Spring, 2008

Spring, 2009