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The Master’s concentration in A&DD can be pursued through one of two three options, each involving a minimum of 36 semester hours. :
- Option 1. This option 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
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- Option 2. This option (M.Ed. with Report option) is identical to Option 1 but the student may complete a research report that will consist of a systematic review of the literature pertaining to a topic of interest. Option 3 will be available contingent on the availability of s supervising faculty member.
- Option 3. Students who select Option
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- 3 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. Option 3 will be available contingent on the availability of s supervising faculty member.
Components of the two respective degree plans are as follows:
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A minimum of 36 hours of course work is required for the M.Ed. in A&DD. Required coursework for each program track is as follows:
| Semester | AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES | Option 1 M.Ed. | Option 2 M.Ed. with Report | Option 3 M.A. |
Fall | SED 380: Cultural & Linguistic Diversity | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
SED 388: Teaching Individuals with Autism & Development Disabilities | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | |
SED 394: Practicum in SED - Professional & Ethical Practice | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | |
SED 388: Challenging Behavior & Developmental Disabilities | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | |
Spring | SED 388: Advances in Understanding/Treatment of Autism | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
SED 396: Single Subject Design | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | |
SED 384: Communication Intervention | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | |
SED 388: Practicum in SED - Severe & Multiple Disabilities | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | |
Summer | SED 388: Practicum in SED - Professional Development in ABA (Online) | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
SED 388: Theoretical Framework in ABA (Online) | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | |
SED 386: Positive Behavior Supports and Classroom Management (Online) | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | |
SED 388: Advanced Concepts in ABA (Online) | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | |
Fall | SED |
(for M. |
Ed. report option) |
NA
Spring
SED 698 |
A: Thesis (for M.A. option) | NA |
| 6 hours (Report) | 9 hours (Thesis) | |||
| Total Required Hours | 36 hours | 42 Hours | 45 Hours |
Description of Courses: Department Core
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