ED PS 5000 - Problem-Solving and Decision Making

This course provides knowledge and application of functional behavior assessments and functional analyses. This course will include discussion of the foundational purpose and use of behavior assessments, the process of conducting behavior assessments, analyzing data, linking socially-significant behaviors to appropriate interventions, developing behavior support plans, and measuring the effectiveness of behavior support plans. Student will have an applied component to this course which will require them to conduct a functional behavior assessment, develop a hypothesis about the function of the behavior, and develop a behavior support plan. These applied experiences will take place in the school setting or a treatment setting.