Special Education - SPE 112
Applied Behavior Analysis
1 Credit Hours1 Lecture Hours
Course Description
The focus of this course is to provide an overview of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for use with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Students will explore the key components of ABA, history of ABA and research on ABA. Focus on the process of becoming certified as an ABA technician, credentialing requirements for offering ABA services and ABA practices in a variety of settings will be covered.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
Corequisites
(A course to be taken in the same semester as this course.)
Recommended
- Individuals who hold a current or prior teaching certificate may be eligible to waive the corequisite. Discuss options with the department.
- SPE 102 .
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Identify key components of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) based on current research.
- Examine use of Applied Behavior Analysis for individuals with autism.
- Differentiate ABA from school-based instructional strategies for individuals with autism.
- Explore the Behavior Analysis Certification Board requirements and processing to become credentialed to provide ABA services.
- Summarize the Michigan Child Protection Law and mandated reporting of suspected abuse and neglect as related to working with individuals with autism.
Course Schedule
Currently no sections of this class are being offered.