Course Description
SPED 504
Introduction to Behavior Analysis in Applied Settings
Units: 3
This course is an introduction to the theory, principles, processes, concepts, and terminology of applied behavior analysis (ABA), and the learning principles on which ABA is based within applied educational settings. Topics include assumptions of ABA, choosing and defining target behaviors, positive and negative reinforcement, schedules of reinforcement, extinction, positive and negative punishment, stimulus control, discrimination, generalization, and verbal behavior.