Autism Education C.G.S.
Admission Requirements
- A completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee. Graduate applications are available online at www.ric.edu/feinsteinSchoolEducationHumanDevelopment/Pages/FSEHD-Graduate-Programs-Admission.aspx.
- Completion of all Feinstein School of Education and Human Development graduate admission requirements.
- A Rhode Island professional license in teaching or related service, such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, or school psychology.
- Three letters of recommendation (one from the district administrator) that evaluate candidate’s education and experience in special education or a related field.
- An interview may be required.
Retention Requirement
Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in all C.G.S. course work.
Course Requirements
Courses
| SPED 561 | Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 | Fall (as needed). |
| SPED 562 | Practicum I in Autism | 1 | Summer (as needed). |
| SPED 563 | Curriculum and Methodology: Students with Autism | 3 | Spring (as needed). |
| SPED 564 | Building Social and Communication Skills | 3 | Spring (as needed). |
| SPED 565 | Practicum II in Autism | 1 | Summer (as needed). |
| SPED 566 | Autism and Positive Behavior Supports | 3 | Fall (as needed). |
Total Credit Hours: 14