S. program in Special Education. The student selects a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis, a concentration in Assistive Technology, or a concentration in Research-based Instruction in accordance with his or her professional goals. Students survey topics in the use of applied behavior analysis such as direct instruction, behavior reduction, functional analysis, and ethical issues in the use of various procedures. Students read primary sources with an emphasis on empirical findings. The course focuses on the interaction of physical, cognitive, and social development of individuals from 5 to 18 years of age.
Students critically examine recently published research and evaluate current theory.
The relevance of the literature to educational practice is emphasized. This course is an introduction to methods of single-case research. This course focuses on applications of single-case methodology in the areas of education and developmental disabilities. It examines research questions, design selection, and implementation of intervention procedures, and analysis. Students learn behavioral strategies for the reduction of behaviors such as self-injury, aggression, stereotype, and pica.