Associate of Applied Science Degree
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The Behavior Technician Associate of Applied Science degree prepares learners to work with individuals who have developmental and behavioral needs. With this degree, a learner can gain employment working with the special needs population in both an educational, group, and individual home settings. There are many career options with this degree. This program bridges between the Foundations of Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, and Human Services programs adding courses targeted more towards working with and supporting the special needs population at all ages. Typical duties include supervising classroom and playground activities, monitoring students, assisting students one-on-one, collecting data, managing student behavior, supporting individual needs of all students, using communication systems, following teacher or senior behavior technicians learning plans at school or in home setting, and supporting individual personal hygiene needs.
• Discriminate between the various diagnoses collectively known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
• Analyze the impact of early intervention on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Implement positive behaviors to support students identified on the Autism Spectrum.
• Foster play and friendship for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Demonstrate a variety of effective teaching methods, adaptations and modifications for learners identified on the Autism Spectrum.
• Examine functional living skills and vocational support for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Semester 1 | Credits | |
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801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
103-138 | Word Documents | 2 |
307-151 | ECE: Infant & Toddler Development | 3 |
522-107 | EDU: Overview of Spec Ed | 3 |
520-101 | Community Resources and Services | 3 |
103-107 | Intermediate Excel | 2 |
Credits | 16 | |
Semester 2 | ||
801-198 | Speech | 3 |
804-134 or 804-118 | Mathematical Reasoning or Intermediate Algebra with Applications | 3-4 |
809-198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
522-142 | Autism: Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
522-145 | Autism: Teaching Methods | 3 |
Credits | 15-16 | |
Semester 3 | ||
522-106 | EDU: Child & Adolescent Development | 3 |
520-102 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
520-108 | Children and Family Services | 3 |
522-150 | Practicum 1: Clinical Setting | 1 |
307-187 | ECE: Children with Differing Abilities | 3 |
522-124 | EDU: Supporting Stu w/Disab | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Semester 4 | ||
809-188 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
520-103 | Interviewing Principles & Documentation | 3 |
522-153 | Applied Behavior Strategies, Assessments, and Intervention | 3 |
522-147 | Autism: Transition / Beyond | 3 |
522-151 | Practicum 2: Education Setting | 1 |
809-172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 63-64 |
General Education Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
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801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
801-198 | Speech | 3 |
804-134 | Mathematical Reasoning | 3-4 |
or 804-118 | Intermediate Algebra with Applications | |
809-198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
809-172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 |