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Special Education
Description: This course emphasizes evidence-based proactive strategies for strengthening learning behaviors and minimizing challenging behaviors in schools and classrooms. Since behavior is directly related to the contexts in which it occurs, consideration will be given to cultural and economic factors that affect school contexts. Theoretical foundations of behavioral interventions, as well as their Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTTS) application to schools, classrooms, and individual students will be addressed. Ethical considerations in applying effective preventative and responsive interventions to provide Positive Behavior Support across ages, grade levels, and settings will be examined. This is one of the 10 courses in the MEd in ABA program, preparing graduates who also meet supervision requirements, to take the national exam to become BCBAs. Students in other programs (e.g., School Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Communication Disorders) who are interested in enhancing the support they provide to individuals in educational settings may take the course, with approval of their advisors. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2026
Special Education
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
ESE 578 - Positive Behavior Support In Schools
Description: This course emphasizes evidence-based proactive strategies for strengthening learning behaviors and minimizing challenging behaviors in schools and classrooms. Since behavior is directly related to the contexts in which it occurs, consideration will be given to cultural and economic factors that affect school contexts. Theoretical foundations of behavioral interventions, as well as their Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTTS) application to schools, classrooms, and individual students will be addressed. Ethical considerations in applying effective preventative and responsive interventions to provide Positive Behavior Support across ages, grade levels, and settings will be examined. This is one of the 10 courses in the MEd in ABA program, preparing graduates who also meet supervision requirements, to take the national exam to become BCBAs. Students in other programs (e.g., School Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Communication Disorders) who are interested in enhancing the support they provide to individuals in educational settings may take the course, with approval of their advisors. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2026