SPED 8015 - Fundamentals in Applied Behavior Analysis

3 cr.

The basic frameworks and theory of applied behavior analysis (ABA) will be examined including the definition and characteristics of ABA. The history and foundation of applied behavior analysis will be reviewed. Students will learn to identify the differences in behaviorism, the experimentation of behavior and applied behavior analysis. Important definitions, terms and concepts will be identified and reviewed. Seminal research articles from the field of applied behavior analysis will be used to emphasize the relationship between behavior analysis and the education of children. General principles will be covered targeting areas of clinical intervention and educational intervention.