EDSS 6318 Supporting Behavior and Social Skills for Students with Exceptional Needs

3 semester hours

This course is designed to prepare candidates to demonstrate knowledge and skills in managing environments for diverse learners that are safe and effective and that facilitate positive self-esteem and self-advocacy. The candidates will be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of behavior analysis and management strategies, varying communication styles that impact learning, and laws and regulations for promoting behavior that is positive and self-regulatory. In addition, this course focuses on characteristic and learning needs of students with emotional disturbance and autism.