Minor in Autism Education
Students must complete a minimum of six credits of advanced standing coursework in their minor.*
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-6 | |
| Foundations of Special Education | ||
| Strategies for Inclusion in Health & Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education & Health for Students with Disabilities Curriculum & Instruction + Field | ||
| Core | ||
| EDA 175 | Introduction to Autism: Characteristics & Etiology | 3 |
| EDA 305 | Autism: Families, Inter-agency, and Community Collaboration | 3 |
| EDA 375 | Autism Studies: Assessment & Instruction I | 3 |
| EDA 475 | Autism Studies: Assessment & Instruction II | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| Strategies for Inclusion in Health & Physical Education | ||
| Adapted Physical Education & Health for Students with Disabilities Curriculum & Instruction + Field | ||
| Field: Students with Exceptionalities | ||
| Special Ed Processes/Procedures for Secondary Educators | ||
| Teaching English Language Learners PK-12 | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | ||
| Issues in Autism: Diagnosis and Behavioral Treatments | ||
| Introduction to Communicative Disorders | ||
| American Sign Language I | ||
| Total Credits Required | 18 | |
Students must receive a C or better in all special education coursework.
Students who complete the Minor in Autism Education are eligible for the PDE Autism Endorsement upon receipt of their PDE Instructional I certification.
*Advanced standing coursework is defined as any 300-level course or above and specific 200-level courses identified by the department.
