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Overview
Graduates with Autism and Developmental Disabilities from University of Texas at Austin are qualified for several careers in the field of special education. Our alumni are employed as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapists, special education teachers, professors in universities, behavioral consultants, and director-level administrators.
Graduates with Autism and Developmental Disabilities from University of Texas at Austin will gain foundation in:
- education and treatment of individuals with A&DD,
- use of scientist-practitioner methods,
- development of research skills so that graduates can contribute new knowledge on assessment and treatment practices,
- competent, ethical, and multicultural practice.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Cultural & Linguistic Diversity
- Teaching Individuals with Autism & Development Disabilities
- Professional & Ethical Practice
- Challenging Behavior & Developmental Disabilities
- Communication Intervention
- Severe & Multiple Disabilities
- Professional Development in ABA
- Positive Behavior Supports and Classroom Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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December 1 priority deadline. Rolling Admissions Deadlines
Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
Credits
36 alternative credits
- M.Ed. - 36 credits
- M.Ed. with Report - 45 credits
- M.A. - 54 credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Special Education View 656 other Masters in Special Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. Required
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. or proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution if applying for the master’s program
- A satisfactory grade-point average (GPA), particularly during the last two years of college and in any graduate study previously undertaken. The minimum required GPA for the Graduate School is 3.0.
- Official Test Scores GRE required of all applicants.
- Adequate Preparation Your records must reflect adequate subject preparation for your proposed graduate major.
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Official TOEFL/IELTS Scores (International Applicants Only)
Tuition Fee
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12808 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6404 USD per semester during 24 months. -
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12808 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6404 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
6772 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3386 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Austin
1243 - 2304 USD /month
Living costs
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Funding
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