Overview
There is increasing demand for professionals who are aware of the issues and needs facing these special individuals, their families and service providers. Program graduates are well-prepared to provide important services and care for individuals with ASD in a variety of roles, including as educators, interventionists, paraprofessionals, psychologists, speech pathologists, therapists or family members.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from the Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders MA program offered at Arizona State University have the specialized skills and knowledge they need to work effectively and compassionately with children and adults, including family members, impacted by autism.
Career examples include:- community support professional
- educator
- interventionist
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Measurement, Data Display, Interpretation and Experimental Design
- Family-Centered Practices
- Consultation Frameworks and Issues
- Applied Behavior Analysis in Inclusive Settings
- Verbal Behavior
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Education Communication Sciences Special Education View 1436 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in education, psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- written statement
- professional resume
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
14992 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14992 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
14992 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14992 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
13680 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13680 USD per year during 12 months.
Funding
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