Courses

This course is a continuation of the 301 course provided through the UA Critical Languages Center. The course is for students who have a comprehensive grammatical knowledge, and are already able to communicate in the target language on the level of daily life in the target language. Students will work in this class to improve the accuracy and authenticity of socially correct communication in the target language.

This course is for students who have completed four semesters of a less commonly taught language and wish to pursue a higher level of language proficiency. Language proficiency must be evaluated as adequate for this level by the Critical Languages Center, and the consent of the CLC director is required. The CLC classes are self-instructional and are best suited for highly motivated and disciplined students. PW: Global Engagement, Special Topics Course

A continuation of JA 410 with emphasis on development of reading and writing skills. PW: Global Engagement

Introduction to the study and application of augmentative and alternative communication, including light-to-high tech augmentative and alternative communication devices to aid communication for persons with complex communication needs. The course includes device characteristics, program features, and intervention strategies as well as current trends in research for individuals with complex communication.

Students who want to explore teaching careers in making a satisfactory adjustment to the collegiate environment. General collegiate skills are introduced within the specific context of the teaching profession. In addition to orienting students to life at AAMU, this course helps students become familiar with lesson plan development by writing, teaching, and observing lessons in an elementary school class.

Step 2 will assist new students in making a satisfactory adjustment to the college environment as well as helping them explore teaching careers. Students will become familiar with the middle school setting by observing and discussing the middle school environment, and by teaching lessons to middle school students.

Students who want to explore teaching careers become familiar with the elementary and middle school environments by observing and discussing elementary and middle school classrooms, and by three lessons with both elementary and middle school students. They build and practice lesson design skills and also become familiar with excellent science and mathematics curricula for both the elementary and middle school settings.

Independent study on any subject pertaining to African-American studies, under the supervision of a professor in the chosen field and/or Director of the program. Special Topics Course

This course will provide candidates with an overview of the science of behavior analysis and practical skills to plan, implement, and evaluate behavior management programs for diverse learners. In addition, ethical considerations regarding behavior change procedures will be described.

This course is the first in the ABA practicum series and focuses on the development of clinical and professional skills for those training to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Students must work at an approved organization that utilizes ABA methodology under the supervision of a BCBA. Students receive feedback from both the practicum instructor and their classmates regarding a variety of topics, including ethics, assessment, and interventions.