Special Education, M.S. - Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disabilities

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below.  The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/special-education/programs.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS - 30 CREDITS

Requirements - 18 Credits
SED 512 – Curriculum Methods and Materials for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Developmental Disabilities
SED 514 – Transition Within Disability Services
SED 520 – Nature and Needs of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Development Disabilities
SED 531 – Research in Special Education
SED 610 – Applied Behavioral Analysis in Education Settings
SED/CMD 652 – Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Electives - 12 Credits
12 credits of graduate electives may be chosen from special education or related courses with advisor approval, but these may not be credits that have been applied to a previous degree. These courses may be any graduate level course in the College of Arts and Science, College of Education, or College of Health and Human Services.

Comprehensive exam in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Developmental Disabilities is Required.