Autism Spectrum Disorders [M.A.] Postgraduate Programme By Eastern Michigan University |TopUniversities
Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Students accepted into the graduate program in autism spectrum disorders may elect a teaching endorsement and a master of arts degree. The autism spectrum disorders endorsement is K-12.

Model

Eastern Michigan University’s advanced professional education programs support inquiry, advocacy, and leadership education for a diverse and democratic society. In addition, the masters-level programs in the Department of Special Education & Communication Sciences and Disorders produce professionals with the comprehensive knowledge, skills, and attitudes to deliver a continuum of habilitative/rehabilitative services to persons with special needs, and their families, within a diverse society.

Program Outcomes

Exit criteria include the demonstration of acceptable levels of performance in the following areas:

  1. Ability to understand different forms of ASD conditions and behaviors.
  2. Ability to set up and maintain conditions and procedures of instruction suitable to the learning goals set for the individual student.
  3. Ability to assess instructional outcomes in terms of the student’s behavior change and use this data in the formulation of an ongoing instructional plan adjusted to changed student conditions.
  4. Ability to use appropriate techniques with the student to help develop the self-management skills required for constructive social participation and independent learning.
  5. Ability to function as a member of interdisciplinary teams and maintain effective liaison with parents and others working with the student.

Acceptable levels will be determined by course grades, GPA, practicum evaluations, and performance in research courses.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Students accepted into the graduate program in autism spectrum disorders may elect a teaching endorsement and a master of arts degree. The autism spectrum disorders endorsement is K-12.

Model

Eastern Michigan University’s advanced professional education programs support inquiry, advocacy, and leadership education for a diverse and democratic society. In addition, the masters-level programs in the Department of Special Education & Communication Sciences and Disorders produce professionals with the comprehensive knowledge, skills, and attitudes to deliver a continuum of habilitative/rehabilitative services to persons with special needs, and their families, within a diverse society.

Program Outcomes

Exit criteria include the demonstration of acceptable levels of performance in the following areas:

  1. Ability to understand different forms of ASD conditions and behaviors.
  2. Ability to set up and maintain conditions and procedures of instruction suitable to the learning goals set for the individual student.
  3. Ability to assess instructional outcomes in terms of the student’s behavior change and use this data in the formulation of an ongoing instructional plan adjusted to changed student conditions.
  4. Ability to use appropriate techniques with the student to help develop the self-management skills required for constructive social participation and independent learning.
  5. Ability to function as a member of interdisciplinary teams and maintain effective liaison with parents and others working with the student.

Acceptable levels will be determined by course grades, GPA, practicum evaluations, and performance in research courses.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.

  • Possess valid Michigan teacher certification.
  • Earned an endorsement in Special Education.
  • Submit two references (name and contact information).
  • Submit a personal statement of purpose describing why you would like to pursue graduate studies in autism spectrum disorders and how you hope to benefit from these studies.
  • Have a successful personal interview, if requested, with an assigned advisor.

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