Overview

This program in Special Education - Autism at University of Texas Permian Basin explores the use of evidence-based interventions and strategies along with technology and innovative practices in the classroom and demonstrates how to overcome the unique challenges teachers face today, including maximizing resources, parental involvement, using universally designed instruction, a focus on diversity and inclusion issues, and assessing the individual needs of students who are on the autism spectrum.

Overview

This affordable 36-credit online program can be completed in as little as one year and will equip you with the specialized skills and knowledge you need to:

provide accessibility to students of varying needs on the autism spectrum;
integrate technology and universal learning-focused curriculum into your instruction; and
remove barriers to learning opportunities, providing students on the autism spectrum with as many pathways to learn as possible across their lifespan.

The Master of Arts in Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders track includes a practicum capstone requirement that allows students to gain hands-on experience by working one-on-one with individuals on the autism spectrum for 100 contact hours over an 8-week period.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Education8 weeks

Behavior Management and Social Skills

Programs and Practices for Exceptional Learners

Methods for Teaching Exceptional Learners

Legal Aspects of Special Education
Technology and School Change

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Odessa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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100

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6.5

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Upper-division GPA of at least 3.0
Essay that answers the following prompt:
- What skills and personal characteristics do you have that will make you successful in graduate school and effective in the special education field?
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Tuition Fees

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11730 USD / year

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11730 USD / year

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11730 USD / year

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Funding

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