Term 1

PSYC 370 Techniques in Behavior Modification (3 credits)

This course provides a survey of learning based approaches to behavior management and change. The course covers principles of conditioning, social reinforcement, and token economies. Application of behavior control techniques in institutional settings is also considered. A field Experience may be offered.  

SPEC YYY Advanced Techniques in Behavior Modification (3 credits)*  New Course

Evidence-based interventions, treatments for reducing and responding to challenging behavior and promoting independence ethics and professional conduct and clinical experience are included.  Together with its pre-requisite: PSYC 370 Techniques in Behavior Modification, successful completion enables candidates to apply for the Competency Assessment Examination to become a Registered Behavior Technician. 

Term 2

SPEC 251 Introductory Field Experience (1 credit)

This course includes a minimum of 50 hours of field experience in schools and/or agencies working with children or adults with disabilities or 40 hours of field experience and 10 hours of video analysis. The field experience occurs in partnership districts and/or community agencies. Candidates will document their experiences.  

Term 3

SPEC 210 Communication Disorders in Students (3 credits)                        

This course studies functional speech and communication problems, their nature and causes, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and materials for the more common communication disorders. Emphasis is placed on speech and language development, articulation problems, and stuttering.

SPEC 340 Behavior Disorders in Children and Youth (3 credits)

This course is an in-depth consideration of the nature and needs of children with behavioral handicaps. This course deals with problems of etiology, classification, and educational management of the broad spectrum of emotional and social maladjustment. Special reference is made to the problems of children who require special education services. Fieldwork participation is an integral part of the course.