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Overview
Cal U's special education programs are rooted in applied behavior analysis and proven best practices. Our autism M.Ed. directly addresses the needs of today's educators who are seeing a rapidly growing prevalence of autism spectrum disorders - as well as the many school districts that are in need of special education teachers who are specifically focused on autism spectrum disorders.
Degree Benefits
As a student of the Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders program from California University of Pennsylvania you will:
- Have the flexibility to complete your online courses on the schedule that's best for you.
- Learn how to understand and address the unique and complex challenges faced by individuals on the autism spectrum.
- Get hands-on practice designing and delivering communication, behavior and instructional support for diverse learners with autism spectrum disorders.
- Benefit from career support from program faculty and Cal U's Career and Professional Development Center.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Life Skills Planning and Instruction
- Assessment and Prescriptive Teaching
- Transition Planning & Instruction
- Early Intervention: Special Education
- Field Experience Seminar in Special Education
- Introduction to Behavior Analysis
- Nature/Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Communication, Behavior and Instruction: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 76
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Education Special Education View 1094 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.8
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 76
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.80 or a 3.00 in last 48 credits earned (Students with a GPA below 2.80 may apply for conditional admission)
- Official transcripts from an accredited undergraduate institution
- MEd or MEd plus Certification ONLY: Copy of teaching certificate
- Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate ONLY: Copy of teaching certificate is not required if certification is not desired.
Tuition Fee
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International
774 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 774 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
774 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 774 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
516 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 516 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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