CSD Program of Study 

Project ASD 7

Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders with State Endorsement in ASD 

CSD Certification and Master’s Degree Program, with State Endorsement in Autism (72-75 hours)

Note: Scholars will receive financial support for tuition and fees for 6 graduate credit hours per semester over six consecutive semesters, for a total of 36 credit hours. 

*One of four courses in UCF’s Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Program of study for supported degree programs is aligned to allow for shared certificate coursework over three consecutive semesters.  

EEX 6246 Nature of Autism: Theory and Educational Practice 

Course Description: This course is designed to address theory and teaching applications for students with autism spectrum disorders including an historical overview of ASD, major theories and trends, etiological and diagnostic issues, classroom structure, research based instructional strategies, and family involvement. Twenty hours of field-based experience is required with this course.

EEX 6297 Assessment, Diagnosis and Curriculum Prescriptions for Students with Autism 

Course Description: This course addresses contemporary assessments and models for assessing exceptional children. It also addresses curriculum and prescription. Specific emphasis will be placed on assessment of students with severe and profound disabilities (SPD). A field-based experience will include applied assignments involving ongoing classroom based assessment, data collection, data-based decision making, and program development for a student with SPD. Twenty hours of field-based experience is required with this course. 

EEX 6612 Methods of Behavior Management

Course Description: Course content includes analysis of the principles of behavior management and application of these principles to student behavior and classroom management. Using research as a basis, focus is placed on current practice in evaluation and treatment services to address specific behavioral challenges and positive interventions for students with ASD.

SPA 6437 Communication Foundations and Assistive/Instructional Technology for Communication 

Course Description: Students will learn specific classroom approaches to meet the communication needs of students with ASD and other communication disorders. This course will involve an extensive overview of assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and services.