Purpose
The purpose of the Teacher of Students with Autism/Severe Intellectual Disabilities coursework is to prepare master’s level educators to teach children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and other developmental disabilities. The goal of this Area of Distinction is to provide research/evidence based techniques and strategies to: assess students and use the results to develop goals and implement plans based on student needs and targeted outcomes. The coursework will prepare teachers to design and implement evidence based instruction aligned to alternative learning standards.
Fieldwork/clinical experiences are embedded across the coursework, enabling the teachers to demonstrate mastery of the CEC Specialist Standards through performance based tasks. *Candidates must have a valid initial Special Education teaching license in order to enroll in this certificate.
Course Requirements
Teacher of Students with Autism Severe Intellectual Disabilities Course Requirements
If you select Autism
and Special Education: K-12 Teachers of Students with Disabilities, you will need to take
three electives from the Special Education: K-12 Teachers of Students with Disabilities in place of
MSE 7402 in this certificate.
| MSE 7501 | Introduction to Autism & Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| MSE 7402 | Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| MSE 7506 | Functional Communication for Individuals with Autism and Severe Intellectual Disabilities | 3 |
| MSE 7409 | Methods of Instruction in Academic Standards and Functional Skills | 3 |
| MSE 7507 | Competency-Based Practicum in Behaviorally-Based Teaching Techniques | 3 |