• EDIS 5133

    Basic Principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis
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     GPA

    3.47

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    The course will focus on the basic principles of ABA. The course will cover the characteristics, theories, basic definitions, principles, and processes of behavior analysis and basic behavior change techniques. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to have a solid knowledge base of the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of applied behavior analysis.

  • EDIS 5134

    Behavior Observations and Analysis
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.40

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This course is designed to provide skills, practice, and knowledge in advanced theory and methods of ABA. Emphasis will be placed on the theory, principles, procedures, and science of ABA. Analysis and design of advanced research models will be a major focus of this course; therefore, students must have knowledge and experience withresearch design.

  • EDIS 5135

    Behavioral Intervention
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.24

    Last Taught

    Summer 2025

    The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to build fluency with the basic principles of applied behavior analysis and the application of these principles to develop, implement, and evaluate programs of behavior change as they apply to children and youth with exceptional learning and behavior characteristics in classroom and community settings.

  • EDIS 5136

    Ethics and Professional Conduct of Behavior Analysts
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.67

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This course will familiarize the student with ethical issues and responsibilities of special educators and behavior analysts by leading organizations in the fields of education and mental health. Informed consent, due process, protection of confidentiality, and selection of least intrusive, least restrictive behavior change procedures will be presented and discussed within the context of case method.

  • EDIS 5138

    Advanced Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.76

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This course is designed to prepare students to sit for the certification exam sponsored by the BACB. The course covers the philosophical underpinnings of applied behavior analysis according to the fifth edition of the BACB's task list. Students are expected to learn about advanced concepts of behavior analysis, the theoretical foundations of behavior analysis, the history, and its development to the current applied behavior analysis.

  • EDIS 5139

    Personnel Supervision and Management
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.71

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This graduate-level 45-hour course is designed to prepare students to sit for the certification exam sponsored by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). The course covers the personnel supervision and management according to the fifth edition of the BACB's task list. Students are expected to learn about personnel supervision, management, as well as selecting and implementing interventions.

  • EDIS 5140

    Methods of Instruction and Collaboration in Special Education
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     GPA

    3.75

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This course presents instructional approaches for teaching students with disabilities in a variety of service delivery options. Emphasis is given to collaborating and adapting instruction, assessment, and materials within inclusion and special education placements to support student achievement of the Virginia Standards of Learning.

  • EDIS 5141

    IEP & Transition Planning
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     GPA

    3.87

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This class will focus on the development of legally appropriate IEPs and their application to instructional planning. The course will also address transition planning and the strategies for assisting students in sped to move across the grades & from school to post-secondary placements. This on-line class will include readings, cases, hands-on activities, & video analysis.

  • EDIS 5142

    IEP Development and Implementation
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.94

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This class will focus on the development of legally appropriate IEPs and their application to instructional planning. Students will gain knowledge of the eligibility process, as well as legal and regulatory requirements of IEP development and implementation..

  • EDIS 5143

    Transition Planning for Special Education
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.94

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This course will address transition planning and the strategies for assisting students in special education to move across the grades and from school to postsecondary placements. Students will gain skills to prepare them to work with families and community agencies to provide successful student transitions throughout the educational experience.