Master of Education in Special Education

Autism Spectrum Disorders Online

Earn your master's degree online with eight-week courses to further your career. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) impacts an estimated one in 68 individuals. There is a growing demand for highly trained professionals with the knowledge and skills to meet the educational and psychosocial needs of individuals with ASD. Learn more about starting this program today. A certificate in ASD is embedded into the masters program or available as a stand-alone certificate.

Our graduates further their career as advocates for individuals with ASD in schools, hospitals, social service agencies, nonprofits and research organizations.

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Autism Spectrum Disorders Online Masters Program

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Courses/Cost/Time

  • 11 online courses (34 credit hours)
  • Tuition estimate - $15K
  • Finish in 18 months
  • Tuition calculator (select eCampus)

Program Benefits

  • Advance your career
  • Enhance your credentials
  • Advance your professional knowledge
  • Strengthen management and leadership skills
  • Sharpen critical thinking & communication skills

NOTE:

  • This program does not lead to an initial teacher license. For info about licensure click here

BGSU Degree | World-class faculty | 7-week courses | 100% online

Program Requirements

The ASD curriculum was developed in partnership with Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)—a leading source of autism training and resources for families and professionals. Courses cover characteristics; assessment; instructional methods and materials; social, sensory, and communication issues; and behavior support.  

In addition, students complete multiple field experiences with individuals with ASD across the lifespan. Program completion earn a M.Ed. in Special Education with a Specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorders and are prepared to assume leadership roles in school and community settings.

All courses are offered 100% online.

Course Requirements

The following graduate-level courses must be completed in autism spectrum disorders for this degree:

  • Nature and Characteristics of Students with ASD
  • Assessment, Methods and Materials for Students with ASD
  • Social, Sensory & Communication Issues for Students with ASD
  • Behavior and Classroom Management

Autism Spectrum Disorders Practicum
Students must complete the following four master’s degree courses:

  • Seminar: Issues and Practices in Special Education
  • Statistics in Education OR Qualitative Approaches to Classroom Inquiry
  • Research in Education
  • Master’s Project OR Comprehensive Exam OR Master’s Thesis

Students must also complete three additional special education courses:

  • Nature & Characteristics of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Transition from School to Adult Life
  • Collaborative Consultation in the Schools

Application Requirements

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Note:  All graduate level programs use the same Graduate College Application. A $45 nonrefundable application fee is assessed for domestic applications. The international application fee is $75.

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Submit Official Transcripts and Standardized Test Scores  

TRANSCRIPTS: As part of the online application process  you will upload scanned copies of transcripts from all institutions attended. Upon admission, final official transcripts from each degree-granting institution must be submitted to the Graduate College.

Request official transcripts and test scores be sent to:

Graduate College
120 McFall Center
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403

TEST SCORES: One of the following test scores is to be submitted as part of the online application process. Non-original scores must be notarized. Any of following tests are accepted: Praxis Scores, OAE scores (Ohio Assessment for Educators), or GRE scores (within last 5 years). NOTE: If a person already possesses a master's degree then no test scores are required.

Non-native speakers of English must have a minimum 80 TOEFL IBT, 53 PTEA, or 7.0 IELTS score. For information on the GRE/Praxis/TOEFL tests, visit the Educational Testing Service website.

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Statement of Purpose

You will upload this as part of the online application process for this program.

The Statement of Purpose should address:

  • your motivation for pursuing graduate study in you chosen field
  • what you hope to gain through graduate study
  • your career aspirations following completion of the program
  • your personal qualities that relate to your future success as a graduate student

You will be enrolled in and receive your graduate degree from the College of Education & Human Development