Master of Arts in Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders track
Online USA
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* rolling admission
Key Summary
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Introduction
Our CAEP-accredited online Master of Arts in Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders track, is designed for individuals who want to enrich the lives of students with differing needs on the autism spectrum. This program explores the use of evidence-based interventions and strategies along with technology and innovative practices in the classroom and demonstrates how to overcome the unique challenges teachers face today, including maximizing resources, parental involvement, using universally designed instruction, a focus on diversity and inclusion issues, and assessing the individual needs of students who are on the autism spectrum.
This affordable 36-credit online program can be completed in as little as one year and will equip you with the specialized skills and knowledge you need to:
- provide accessibility to students of varying needs on the autism spectrum;
- integrate technology and universal learning-focused curriculum into your instruction; and
- remove barriers to learning opportunities, providing students on the autism spectrum with as many pathways to learn as possible across their lifespan.
The Master of Arts in Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders track includes a practicum capstone requirement that allows students to gain hands-on experience by working one-on-one with individuals on the autism spectrum for 100 contact hours over an 8-week period.
Accreditation
UT Permian Basin’s College of Education is accredited by the prestigious Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Admissions
Curriculum
Core Courses
- EDUC 6302 - Cultural Diversity in Education and the Social Sciences - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDUC 6304 - Educational Psychology - 8 weeks - 3 credits
Special Ed Core
- EDSP 6339 - Foundations of Special Education - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDSP 6341 - Behavior Management and Social Skills - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDSP 6343 - Programs and Practices for Exceptional Learners - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDSP 6344 - Methods for Teaching Exceptional Learners - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDSP 6346 - Foundation and Legal Aspects of Special Education - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDSP 6352 - Technology and School Change - 8 weeks - 3 credits
Autism Specification
- EDSP 6348 - Curriculum and Instruction for Autism Spectrum Disorder - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDSP 6349 - Autism Across the Lifespan - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDSP 6315 - Parent Involvement in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDSP 6393 - Practicum: Autism/Developmental Disabilities - 8 weeks - 3 credits