HUS202 Behavior Management Principles & Techniques

This course seeks to acquaint students with the application of principles of learning theory to the problems of human behavior. Focus will be on approaches to an individual's behavior management problem and practical techniques for helping individuals to improve functioning in the community. Content will include the analysis of behavior, reinforcement of behavior, point or token system, shaping process, ethical issues and future trends in behavior management. A minimum grade of C- must be earned in this course.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

Reading proficiency and Writing proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C or ESL110 ESL Transitional Writing Minimum Grade of: C or ENG101 English Composition I or higher Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Reading Content Course

Major Restrictions

Human Services, Associate in Science

Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate

Community Support Human Services Practitioner Certificate

Direct Support Certificate