Behavioral training for teachers in special education: The Gonzaga University Program

The Gonzaga University's behaviorally based]Department of Special Education offers an undergraduate major in special education for the completion of a Bachelor of Education degree, as well as a Master of Education in Special Education. The basic behavioral, data-based model, philosophy, and courses are outlined at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Outcome data ga thered from the program's consumers indicated high levels of student and em ployer satisfaction with the program, the faculty, and the curricular conte nt. The manner in which the program is viewed as compatible with state and national accrediting bodies is discussed. Copyright (C) 1999 John Wiley & S ons, Ltd.