Special Education - Autism (M.Ed.)
Program Overview
The Master's in Special Education with a concentration in autism prepares students to use evidence-based practices in clinical settings and/or classrooms. It has two applied behavior analysis (ABA) courses, and augmentative and alternative communication course, and additional coursework in working with low-incidence disabilities to equip students in dealing with a range of issues and needs of children with autism spectrum disorders.
Please note: This concentration does not lead to any sort of teaching certification or credential. Additionally, a teaching certificate or credential is neither required nor necessary to pursuing this degree.
Standards
Program work within Special Education is developed and guided by a strong conceptual framework, the standards from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), guidelines from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP), Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired (AER), criteria from the State of Texas, and the sound professional judgment of an experienced and caring faculty.
Degrees Offered
M.Ed., offered online.
Career Opportunities With This Degree
Teachers with M.Ed. degree with autism concentration will be able to work in general and special education classrooms or in private agencies that provide educational services to children with autism spectrum disorders.
Application Materials
College Transcripts – Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to the Graduate School application. Information on submitting official transcripts will be provided to you by the Graduate School. Grade reports or unofficial transcripts from university web portals will not be accepted. Please redact the Social Security Number anywhere it appears on your transcript. If documents are written in a language other than English, a copy of a complete and official English translation must be provided with the original language records.
- Due to ongoing accessibility concerns, the Graduate School has suspended GRE test score requirements for applications through at least Summer 2025. For more information, please contact the Graduate School.
Required Supplemental Application Materials
Resume, Applicant Statement, 2 Professional Recommendations. Download a comprehensive list of requirements.
Application Process
Please visit the Graduate Application Process for more information on how to apply.
Semester in which the program can be started
Spring, Fall, or Summer I or II
Estimated Hours to Completion
36 credit hours for master's; 15 hours for graduate certificate only
Allowable Transfer Hours
6 credit hours maximum
Financial Aid
TTU Graduate School and COE scholarships, research assistantships, student loans (loans not available for cert only students)
Deadlines
No hard deadline
Tuition & Fees
Use the Student Business Services Tuition Estimator to estimate your costs.
Contacts
L.J. Gould, Ed.D.Admissions CoordinatorOffice of Graduate Admissions & Enrollmentspecialeducationinquiries.educ@ttu.edu806-834-4224
Banda, Devender, Ph.D., BCBA-DProfessor of Special Education
Autism Program CoordinatorSpecial Educationdevender.banda@ttu.edu 806-834-4827
Faculty
Fast Facts
- Delivery: Online
- Master's Hours to Completion: 36
- Certificate Hours to Completion: 15
- Now accepting applications for: All Semesters
- Maximum Transfer Hours: 6
College of Education
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