Behaviorism: Applications and Implications of Skinner's Works

1.5 units · Graduate

Students will be introduced to radical behaviorism as the philosophical foundation of behavior analysis and the implications of that philosophy for research and practice in special education. Graduate students preparing for leadership positions in special education should acquire a thorough understanding and appreciation of the philosophical foundations of the science of behavior. Prereq: 5742 or EduPAES 5742 (742), and a major in Special Education; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for EduPAES 917.