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Course No: 47.566-033; ISIS Class Nbr: 2772

Course Description

This course covers the purpose, rationale and methods used in conducting and interpreting functional analyses of challenging, or maladaptive, behaviors (self-injury, stereotypy, agression). It also describes the full range of behavioral procedures used to decrease or eliminate these behaviors, with emphasis placed on ethical interventions and the desirability of least restrictive and non-aversive strategies.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: 47.562
• Special Notes:
• Section Notes: P: 47.562
• Credits: 3;
• Instructor: Natalie Rolider
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• Summer 2013: May 20 to Aug 17
• Chat Hours: Wed 8:30-9:30pm*
• Tuition: $1605
• Note: There is a $30 per semester, nonrefundable registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours in our online courses provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the schedules times.