Teaching and Positive Behavioral Support in Autism

Spring 2020 > Humanities & Social Sciences > PSYC.5620 > 001

Course No: PSYC.5620-001; SIS Class Nbr: 4601; SIS Term: 2930
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course covers the application of specific behavioral teaching procedures, including prompting, reinforcement, shaping, chaining, error correction and generalization methods, and the development of instructional plans. Emphasis is placed on procedures and plans to teach communication, social, self-help and per-academic skills. Application of such methods in inclusive classroom settings is also considered.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: or Co-req: PSYC.5610 Introduction to Behavioral Intervention in Autism
  • Core Codes: LCAP
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Rocio Rosales
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Th | 3:30 PM-6:20 PM EDT
  • 2020 Spring: Jan 21 to May 09
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1725
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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