Special Education, Non-Teaching (MED) Concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Applied Behavior Analysis
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for this program include the following:
- Admission to the College of Education and Human Development
- Baccalaureate degree in special education, psychology, speech language pathology, occupational therapy or social work from an accredited institution
- Professional certification/license/experience in a field related to autism/intellectual disability
- Statement of professional goals
- Two letters of recommendation
- Test of English as a Foreign Language required of all international students from countries in which English is not the native language; and 2.75 cumulative grade point average. (GRE – Not Required)
MEd in Special Education, concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Applied Behavior Analysis
Academic Plan Code(s): SPE_MEDAUT
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Inquiry (Critical Thinker) | 9 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | ||
| Radical Behaviorism | ||
| Single Subject Research Methods and Designs | ||
| Advocacy: (Professional Leader) | 6 | |
| Professional and Ethical Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis | ||
| Research Seminar in Autism Spectrum Disorders | ||
| Action (Problem Solver) | 3-12 | |
| Practicum in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis | ||
| Midpoint Assessment | ||
| Area of Emphasis | 12 | |
| Autism: Introduction and Understanding | ||
| Autism: Strategies and Techniques | ||
| Behavior Analytic Approach to Communication | ||
| Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 30-39 | |
Midpoint Assessment: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; grade no lower than B-minus in all coursework; completion of intervention proposal and presentation with a rating of Satisfactory; Exemplary or Target performance on all Hallmark Assessment Tasks to date; scored Exemplary or Target performance on Advanced Program rubrics.
Exit Assessment: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; grades no lower than B-minus in all coursework; completion of intervention proposal and presentation with a rating of Satisfactory; Exemplary or Target performance on all Hallmark Assessments; scored Exemplary or Target performance on Advanced Program rubrics; positive recommendation from the Special Education Program Committee.
Degree Candidacy: Students not enrolled during the semester in which they intend to graduate must register for degree candidacy as outlined in the Graduate Catalog.
