SED 551 Behavior Management in Special Education

2 credit hours

This course is designed to provide the graduate student with a foundation in the psychological impact of a disability on the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, social, and linguistic development of students. In addition, potential behavioral expressions are examined. Graduate students learn techniques and strategies for managing behavior, for pre-school through young adult students. Emphasis is placed on positive behavioral supports. The graduate students also learn methods for teaching students’ self-management. Ten (10) hours of field experience are required.