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Initial and Additional Licensure/MA in Teaching Special Education

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Educators specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) learn to meet the needs of learners with autism from birth to age 21 (B-21) in areas such as academic achievement, socialization, communication, and behaviors.

Where you'll learn:

Courses offered on campus, metro locations, and online. We offer face-to-face, hybrid, and hyflex (face-to-face, online synchronous or asynchronous) course formats.

When to start:

Year round

Curriculum Requirements: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Credits

Initial License/MA in Teaching: 50

Additional License: 9 minimum depending on previous coursework up to 33

MA with Additional License: 30 minimum

SEP Requirements for First Time MN Licensure:
TEGR 510 Education: Issues and Policies
TEGR 512 Diversity and Cultural Competence
TEGR 530 Psychology for Teaching & Learning and TEGR 532 Field Experience II

Reading Courses:
TEGR 550 Language Development, Literacy, & Lit I
TEGR 570 Language Development, Literacy, & Lit II

Core Courses:
SPED 750 Fundamentals of SPED: Exceptionality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
SPED 785 Applied Behavior Analysis: Behavior Interventions and Learning Environ.
SPED 714 Professional Practice: Collaboration, Co-teaching & Educational Technology

Licensure Courses:
SPED 716 Fundamentals for Students with Mild/Moderate Needs
SPED 645 Educational Assessment, Evaluation, & Individual Planning for Diverse Learner
SPED 717 Elementary Academic Interventions and Literacy
SPED 718 Secondary Academic Interventions and Transitions

Disability Specific Courses:
SPED 702 Social and Communication Interventions
SPED 703 Methods: Autism Spectrum Disorders
SPED 704 Student Teaching and Seminar: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Research Course:
SPED 500 Principles of Educational Research
TEGR 550 Language Development, Lit & Literacy I (if needed)
TEGR 570 Language Development, Lit & Literacy II (if needed)
SPED 702 Social and Communication Interventions
SPED 703 Methods: Autism Spectrum Disorders
SPED 704 Student Teaching and Seminar: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Core Courses:
SPED 719 Methods: Social, Emotional, Behavioral Interventions
SPED 754 Methods: Significant Developmental Disabilities
SPED 755 Positive Behavior Supports for Diverse Learners
SPED 778 Fundamentals: Preschoolers

Courses Needed for Additional Licensure:
SPED 702 Communication and Social Interventions
SPED 703 Methods: Autism Spectrum Disorders
XXX Elective
SPED 704 Student Teaching & Seminar: Autism Spectrum Disorders
TEGR 570 Language Development, Literacy and Literature II

Research Course:
SPED 500 Principles of Educational Research

Core Courses:
SPED 750 Fundamentals of SPED: Exceptionality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
SPED 785 Applied Behavior Analysis: Behavioral Interventions and Learning Environments
SPED 714 Professional Practice: Collaboration, Co-teaching & Educational Technology

Licensure Courses:
SPED 716 Fundamentals for Students with Mild/Moderate Needs
SPED 645 Educational Assessment, Evaluation, & Individual Planning for Diverse Learners
SPED 717 Elementary Academic Interventions and Literacy
SPED 718 Secondary Academic Interventions and Transitions
TEGR 570 Language Development, Literacy and Literature II

Disability Specific Courses:
SPED 702 Social and Communication Interventions
SPED 703 Methods: Autism Spectrum Disorders
SPED 704 Student Teaching and Seminar: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Research Course:
SPED 500 Principles of Educational Research

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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Certificate

The School of Education also offers a certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders, which could later be applied toward an ASD Special Education License. Classes are taught online and are available year-round (including during the popular summer institute).

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