SPLED503A - Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Education: Basic Principles I

Fall 2013, Section 001 - 4.0 Credits
Schedule Number 179650

Important Dates

Reg Period: 3/14/2013 - 9/4/2013
First Day of Class: 8/26/2013
End of Class: 12/13/2013

Course Description

Topics include a history of applied behavior analysis; underlying assumptions; dimensions and characteristics of ABA; ethics; basic terminology and principles.

Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the course.

Proctored Exam Information

Exam Weeks:

• 12/31/1969 - 12/31/1969
• 12/31/1969 - 12/31/1969
• 12/31/1969 - 12/31/1969

Sample Course Syllabus

You can view a sample course syllabus and a sample lesson for details of lessons and assignments for this course. (Note: this link will open in a new window.)

Costs and Fees

• Tuition estimator
• Explanation of tuition and fees

This course will be included in your semester bill.

Remarks

SPLED 503A is offered once per year in the fall semester. The course covers basic principles of behavior, behavioral observation and assessment, and data collection and display and is a prerequisite for SPLED 503B, SPLED 503C, and SPLED 503D. All exams must be taken online with a proctor present. There are four optional recommended textbooks to help with understanding the course content:

• Kazdin, A. E. (2001). Behavior Modification in Applied Settings. (6th ed). Wadsworth. ISBN 9781577665823;
• Martin, G. & Pear, J. (2010). Behavior Modification: What It Is and How To do It. (9th ed). Prentice Hall. ISBN 9780205792726 ;
• Miltenberger, R. (2011). Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures. (5th ed). Wadsworth. ISBN 9781111306113;
• Lee, D. and Alexrod, S. (2005). Behavior Modification: Basic Principles. (3rd ed). Pro Ed. ISBN 9781416400585.

Schedule This Course

* Verify an existing Access Account or request a new Access Account and return it.

**The first day to schedule classes is based on the priority registration process.

Note: For a step-by-step process, see our Schedule a Course page.

Material Requirements

Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.

Technical Requirements

Please test your computer for requirements

Software Requirements

Requires: PDF reader.