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The Master’s concentration in A&DD can be pursued through one of two options, each involving a minimum of 36 semester hours. Option 1 involves completion of 10 courses plus 2 practical experiences leading to the M.Ed. degree and can be completed in 12 months of full-time study. Students who select Option 1 also may complete a research report that will consist of a systematic review of the literature pertaining to a topic of interest. Students who select Option 2 will pursue a research-based Master of Arts (M.A.) degree including courses, practical experiences, and a research thesis. In most cases, the thesis research will involve an applied intervention study. The M.A. option is intended to provide advanced training in applied intervention research. Components of the two respective degree plans are as follows:
| Semester | AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES | Option 1 M.Ed. | Option 2 M.A. |
Fall | SED 380 |
: Cultural & Linguistic Diversity | 3 hours | 3 hours |
SED 388 |
: Teaching Individuals with Autism & Development Disabilities | 3 hours | 3 hours |
SED 394 |
: Practicum in SED - Professional & Ethical Practice | 3 hours | 3 hours |
SED 388 |
: Challenging Behavior & Developmental Disabilities | 3 hours | 3 hours |
Spring | SED 388 |
: Advances in Understanding/Treatment of Autism | 3 hours | 3 hours |
SED 396 |
: Single Subject Design | 3 hours | 3 hours |
SED 384 |
: Communication Intervention | 3 hours | 3 hours |
SED 388 |
: Practicum in SED - Severe & Multiple Disabilities | 3 hours | 3 hours |
Summer | SED 388 |
: Practicum in SED - Professional Development in ABA (Online) | 3 hours | 3 hours |
SED 388 |
: Theoretical Framework in ABA (Online) | 3 hours | 3 hours |
SED 386 |
: Positive Behavior Supports and Classroom Management (Online) | 3 hours | 3 hours |
SED 388 |
: Advanced Concepts in ABA (Online) | 3 hours | 3 hours | |
Fall | SED 698 A: Thesis (for M.A. option) | NA | 3 hours |
Spring | SED 698 B: Thesis (for M.A. option) | NA | 3 hours |
| Total Required Hours | 36 hours | 42 Hours |
Description of Courses: Department Core
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