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SPE/544

Characteristics of Emotional & Behavioral Disorders

Online

Format

$1620

Estimated Tuition

3 credits

Total credits

6 weeks

Course length

Start when you're ready

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23 Nov 2021

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Characteristics of Emotional & Behavioral Disorders

Course level: EDU Graduate

This course examines the characteristics and instruction of learners with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). Emphasis is placed on assessment and legal requirements, learner characteristics, and research-based teaching strategies. Included is an examination of functional behavior analysis, positive behavior intervention supports, and the use of proactive and preventive classroom management systems. This course is not available for enrollment to residents of Arkansas, Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia. Wisconsin, Wyoming, and individuals who reside outside the United States

Prerequisites

This graduate level course requires proof of completion of a Bachelor's degree. Be prepared to provide documentation during the checkout process.

What you'll learn

Course skills and outcomes

Week 1

  • Examine the historical, legal, and current perspectives regarding emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD).
  • Examine the federal definition and eligibility criteria for EBD. 
  • Differentiate the specific emotional disturbances and behavior disorders. 
  • Investigate the etiology and prevalence of emotional and behavioral disorders. 

Week 2

  • Examine the legal requirements and process for evaluating learners suspected of having EBD. 
  • Examine the use of functional behavioral assessment (FBA). 
  • Investigate the use of screening and other assessment instruments or tools that may be used.

Week 3

  • Examine the social and emotional characteristics of learners with EBD. 
  • Examine the personality and learning characteristics of learners with EBD. 
  • Investigate causal factors that may lead to EBD such as biology, health issues, culture, and family. 

Week 4

  • Differentiate proactive and preventive classroom management systems. 
  • Analyze cognitive behavioral interventions for learners with EBD. 
  • Examine the uses of applied behavior analysis (ABA), behavior intervention plans (BIP), and manifestation determination.
  • Evaluate reinforcement strategies and appropriate response methods for learners with EBD.

Week 5

  • Examine the principles of effective instruction for the purpose of teaching learners with EBD. 
  • Explore content-specific research-based strategies for teaching learners with EBD. 
  • Examine social skills instruction as part of teaching learners with EBD. 

Week 6

  • Examine the differing reasons for teacher collaboration with communities, families, and colleagues. 
  • Determine appropriate methods and means for communicating with the community, families, and colleagues.
  • Formulate a plan for establishing and maintaining effective communication with the community, families, and colleagues.

Prerequisite details

Prerequisites details

A prerequisite is required for this course. The purpose of a prerequisite is to ensure students have the knowledge and/or skills needed to be successful in the course. Students are required to provide proof of prerequisite during the enrollment/registration process.

To meet a course prerequisite requirement, a student must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Successfully completed the prerequisites course at University of Phoenix

  • Provide proof via transcript of completing a comparable course (at least 75% match) or higher level course with at least a grade of C at another institution.

  • Have a University of Phoenix approved Student Appeal on file with the University.

Prepare your documents

During the checkout process you will be prompted to provide proof of the requirement(s). If you completed the prerequisite at another institution, be prepared to upload an official/unofficial transcript.

Still have questions?

Speak to an enrollment representative.
(866) 354-1800

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(866) 354-1800

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Why UOPX

Why take courses at
University of Phoenix

Accreditation that matters

We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) or its predecessor for more than 40 years.

Real-world instructors

Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.

Affordable and potentially reimbursable

Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.

 

Next steps

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Transfer credit

Credit Transfer

Need to transfer credits to another college or university?

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How to request your transcripts

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