Adults with Disabilities

This concentration is for students interested in working with people with developmental disabilities and in the development of supportive teaching programs in the community for people with developmental disabilities. The courses teach observing and defining behavior; increasing appropriate and decreasing inappropriate behavior; developing relationships; counseling; legal and ethical issues; and experimental design. The course sequence culminates in practicum work in a community-based residential service agency or day treatment program for adults with developmental disabilities. Careers: Graduates of this concentration are excellent candidates for positions in residential treatment programs, community human service agencies, and vocational and pre-vocational teaching programs for people with disabilities. Many students also pursue graduate studies in applied behavioral analysis, special education, and psychology.

Adults with Disabilities

Introductory Course (3 hours)

ABSC 100 Introduction to Applied Behavioral Science (3)

ABSC 101 Introduction to Applied Behavioral Science, Honors (3)

Core Knowledge Courses (10 hours)

ABSC 304 Principles and Procedures of Behavior Modification and Therapy (3)

ABSC 308 Research Methods and Application (4)

ABSC 509 Contemporary Behavioral Science (3)

Required Concentration Course (3 hours)

ABSC 350 Behavioral Treatment of Children with Autism (3)

Concentration Electives (at least 11 hours)

Any ABSC courses, except those already required as introductory, core knowledge, and required specialty area courses. Additionally, at least 9 hours of coursework must be at the junior/senior level. Practicum courses (ABSC 675-699) do not count toward specialty area elective hours. Please see concentration advisors for more specific recommendations.

ABSC 150 Community Leadership (3)

ABSC 160+ Child Behavior and Development (3)

ABSC 310/311 Building Health Communities (3)

ABSC 342 Adult Development & Aging (3)

ABSC 356 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3)

ABSC 360 Drugs, Addiction, Behavior (3)

ABSC 405 Children and Media (3)

ABSC 410+ Behavioral Approaches in Working with Adolescents (3)

ABSC 425*^ Teaching Apprenticeship in Applied Behavioral Science (3)

ABSC 433 Analysis of Cultural, Ethnic, and Gender Roles in Childhood & Adolescence (3)

ABSC 437+ Independent Living and People with Disabilities (3)

ABSC 469*^ Special Topics (1-3)