Education - Special Education: Autism Education Program AGS Degree

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Schoolcraft program code #AGS.00042

The Autism Education curriculum provides a foundation in educating individuals with autism. It is designed for exposure to the key elements of educating individuals with autism.

Students who want to pursue an associate degree can apply all 19 credits from the Autism Education Skills Certificate toward an Associate in General Studies (AGS) degree. Depending on the desired career path, discuss other options for an associate degree with an academic advisor.

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a plan of study that works for them. Students planning to transfer are advised to check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides and discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Sample Schedule of Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

ECE 110 - Child Development Credits: 3
SPE 100 - Children with Special Needs Credits: 3
SPE 102 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders Credits: 3
English Communication - Select first within a set of General Education English Communication courses Credits: 3 *
Humanities - Select General Education Humanities course Credits: 3 *

Total Credits: 15

Winter Semester

SPE 122 - ASD Communication Strategies Credits: 3
SPE 132 - ASD Instructional Procedures Credits: 3
SPE 142 - ASD Behavior Implications Credits: 3
SPE 112 - Applied Behavior Analysis Credits: 1
English Communication - Select first within a set of General Education English Communication courses Credits: 3 *
Mathematics - Select General Education Mathematics course Credits: 3 *

Total Credits: 16

Second Year

Fall Semester

Science - Select General Education Science course Credits: 4 *
Social Science - Select General Education Social Science course Credits: 3 *
Humanities - Select General Education Humanities course Credits: 1 *
Electives - Select courses supportive of occupational and academic goals Credits: 7

Total Credits: 15

Winter Semester

Science - Select General Education Science course Credits: 3 *
Social Science - Select General Education Social Science course Credits: 3 *
Electives - Select courses supportive of occupational and academic goals Credits: 8

Total Credits: 14

Program Total: 60 Credits

*Please check Schoolcraft General Education requirements to determine course options.