Autism (MEd)

This degree prepares personnel to effectively implement evidenced-based practices for students along the full continuum of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It enables special educators to integrate all areas of curriculum to effectively assess and develop social competence benchmarks for students with autism spectrum disorders.

The College of Education’s Department of Special Education delivers curriculum and practica in collaboration with the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

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