Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Special Education - Concentration in Autism Intervention PHD Programme By University of North Texas |TopUniversities

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Special Education - Concentration in Autism Intervention

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

This program focuses on the preparation of personnel to assume leadership roles in the area of autism research, education, and training. In addition to the required course work, all doctoral students who are currently receiving federal funding are also required to accomplish a number of professional competencies including submitting a grant application for external funding, participating in mentored research prior to initiating their dissertation activities, submitting a manuscript for publication consideration, course instruction, presenting at national, state or regional conventions, and engaging in advocacy and volunteer activities involving students with ASD or their support persons. The requirements are designed to increase the capacity of graduates to provide effective leadership in the area of autism programming and policy development and to conduct valid empirical intervention research that will bridge existing research-to-practice gaps and improve outcomes for students with ASD and their families.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

This program focuses on the preparation of personnel to assume leadership roles in the area of autism research, education, and training. In addition to the required course work, all doctoral students who are currently receiving federal funding are also required to accomplish a number of professional competencies including submitting a grant application for external funding, participating in mentored research prior to initiating their dissertation activities, submitting a manuscript for publication consideration, course instruction, presenting at national, state or regional conventions, and engaging in advocacy and volunteer activities involving students with ASD or their support persons. The requirements are designed to increase the capacity of graduates to provide effective leadership in the area of autism programming and policy development and to conduct valid empirical intervention research that will bridge existing research-to-practice gaps and improve outcomes for students with ASD and their families.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Students must have a minimum score of 550 in paper based TOEFL and CAE score should be B or higher.

Jan-2000

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