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Behavior Therapy in Schools

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
We 7p.m. – 9:45p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W02-0126 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
We 7p.m. – 9:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W02-0126
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

Understanding and managing student behavior is critical for educator to establish a positive and effective learning environment. Research supports the use of positive behavior supports and interventions to address challenging behaviors in order to increase active academic engagement and adaptive behaviors for all students, especially high risk populations. The purpose of this course will be to develop knowledge and skills int he principles of applied behavior analysis and to apply these principles and procedures to individuals and classrooms. Functional behavior assessment procedures covered include indirect assessments, descriptive assessments, and functional analysis. Treatments covered include antecedent intervention, differential reinforcement procedures, extinction, and punishment among others. Mastery in this course will be obtained through readings, participation in lecture/discussions, preparing for exams, and completing assigned projects.

Prerequisites

COUNSL 614 and SPY G 602 and SPY G 604

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

Wheatley-Peters W02-0126

Enrolled / Capacity

20 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

Ryan Sunda

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.