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Academic Programs in Autism

Graduate level academic programs, offered in conjunction with the Fischler School of Education and Human Services of NSU, are available to train professional in autism spectrum disorders. These programs are available at the Masters, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral levels. All courses are offered in an online format for distance learning across the country. On-site teaching can be provided based on interest in a particular area.

A four-course series may be taken as a stand-alone or as part of a Master’s or Educational Specialist degree. It is anticipated that these courses will meet the criteria for the Florida Autism Endorsement for educator certification. Courses available include:

  • EP 750 Understanding the Nature of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • EP 755 Assessment of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • EP 760 Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • EP 765 The Behavior-Communication Connection for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Click here for information about the Masters and Educational Specialist programs.

A doctoral specialization is available through the Ed.D. program in Child and Youth Studies program which includes 18 credits. Twelve of these credits must include the following four courses. Two additional electives completes the specialization.

  • ESE 8802 Seminar in the Nature of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • ESE 8803 Advanced Topics in the Assessment of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • ESE 8804 Advanced Topics in Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • ESE 8801 Seminar in Behavior-Communication Connection for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Click here for information about the Ed.D. program in Child and Youth Studies

Click here for the (ABA) Applied Behavior Analysis Program

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