*required courses for school psychologist credential

PPP 718: Behavioral Assessment / Intervention (3 units)

Students will be exposed to a comprehensive examination of behavioral principles as they relate to the assessment and management of behavior. Students will gain specific knowledge and skills in practical approaches and strategies in carrying out experimental and applied behavior analysis as applied to diverse populations and especially within educational settings.

PPP 734: Early Intervention & Behavioral Assessment (3 units)

This course will cover normal and exceptional development from birth through preschool years. There will be discussion and investigation of various developmental delays, including environmental reasons (nutrition teratogens), disease, infections, toxins, genetic difficulties and more. Students will become familiar with how children are referred for assistance, definitions of intensive and non-intensive services and types of assessments needed.

PPP 771: Behavioral Research Methods in Education (3 units)

This course addresses behavioral principles as applied in educational settings. It covers the design and analysis of both qualitative and quantitative methods with particular emphasis placed upon single subject design. Behavior manifested by school age children is examined as part of the natural world and behavior change is explained by principles derived from scientific research. Course content includes principles and procedures of reinforcement, extinction, differential reinforcement punishment, discrimination and generalization training, shaping, fading, and programming. Classical conditioning, conditioned reinforcement, schedules of reinforcement, behavioral definitions, reliability and validity, and direct observation are also addressed.

PPP 793B: BCBA Supervised Experience (1-3 units)

Fieldwork experience in California public schools under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Emphasis is given to continue development of understanding and abilities to utilize theory, skills and knowledge related to the responsibilities of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. An integrated approach to matching practical, related experiences with theoretical training.