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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the various human resources and support services available to forge partnerships that meet the needs of diverse student populations. Specifically, the course focuses on collaborative problem solving, collaborative consultation, and team teaching in education. Attention is also given to developing effective interpersonal skills and conflict management skills in professional settings and when working with families. 3 credits, Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the purposes and kinds of assessment procedures used to identify, evaluate, place, and plan instruction for children and adolescents with exceptionalities. Specifically, this course addresses the following: (a) the assessment process, (b) formal and informal assessment procedures, (c) assessment of general performance areas, (d) assessment of academic areas, and (e) using assessment to plan instruction. 3 credits, Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course examines intervention strategies appropriate for the instruction and classroom management of students with exceptionalities at the middle and high school levels. Focus is given to planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies appropriate for maintaining an effective learning environment and for creating adaptations across all content areas, as well as to developing and practicing authentic collaboration techniques. 3 credits, Fall
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3.00 Credits
This course examines contemporary trends and issues in special education and the impact of those issues upon schools, teachers, students, and parents. Current research in the field of special education is reviewed through discussion of topics. Content also includes an overview of the various legal issues in special education, including the rights of students, parents, and educators. 3 credits, Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course examines children and adolescents with behavior and emotional disorders. Specially, this course will examine the incidence, prevalence, etiology, characteristics, controversies, instruction, and interventions for individuals identified with emotional or behavior disorders. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to identify the instructional and therapeutic interventions for children with emotional and behavioral disorders in the home, community, and in the schools. This course will provide hands-on experience with assessment, evaluations, curriculum, treatment plans, and individualized educational programs. Content includes evaluating therapeutic and instructional interventions, social skills development, group and individual counseling techniques, positive behavioral support plans, and conflict resolution techniques. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to identify the components of applied behavioral analysis and the development of effective behavioral interventions for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. Focus is given to identification of the causes and functions of behaviors, the assessment and diagnosis of behavioral issues, and the development and implementation of effective behavioral and therapeutic plans. Students will be able to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate effective behavioral and therapeutic plans using a variety of positive behavioral support and behavioral management techniques. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to develop the role of the behavior specialist as an effective collaborator in the various agencies, within the home, community, and school setting. The course will develop communication skills, differentiate between the roles of collaboration and consultation, develop effective resolution skills, and discuss the ethical and legal responsibilities of the behavior specialist. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This is an introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Specifically it will focus on the learning, communication, and social skill deficits of children with ASD. Attention will also be given to various intervention, academic, and therapeutic strategies. 3 credits, as offered
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6.00 Credits
This course is an opportunity for criminal justice, education, social work and psychology majors with a Behavior Specialist minor to engage in participant observation, Skill Streaming and Applied Behavior Analysis. Students participate as interns in supervised settings with juvenile clients. Each intern is required to engage in such activities for a minimum of 6 credit hours during an entire semester or over several semesters to satisfy 300 hours. This practicum is open only to students with a minimum 2.5 GPA and who have fulfilled all prerequisite courses. A maximum of 6 credits can be attributed to this field placement. The Alternative Education Program, in which interns will participate, is designed to provide experience with the behavioral, emotional, and educational needs of the disruptive secondary level student in a school setting. Through the use of small groups, academic instruction, technology enhancement, mentorship, and life skills counseling, each student's most severe behavioral and academic needs will be addressed. Prerequisites: SPED 355, CRJS 358, 365 6 credits
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