Slippery Rock University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Special Education - Autism Emphasis

Format: Online

Program Description:

The Masters Degree in Special Education with an Emphasis on Autism is an Advanced Masters Degree. It is available only to interested students with an existing undergraduate degree in Special Education. The program has been developed as a response to the increasing need for highly trained teachers to work with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders in public and private schools. The program curriculum is highly specialized with courses that address the social and communication needs for children with Autism, an Applied Behavior Analysis course to prepare teachers for academic instruction, and curriculum and program needs for children with ASD. This M.Ed. program can be completed in one year and is entirely online.

Accreditation:

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Fringe Rural Area

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999