MA Special Education (Autism Spectrum Disorders) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Master of Arts program in special education with a concentration in autism spectrum disorders prepares you to provide important services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Coursework in this program covers evidence-based interventions to support individuals with autism spectrum disorders, as well as collaboration and consultation skills that empower you to most effectively work with families and other professionals.

Faculty: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation | Department: Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: online | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours including the required applied project course (SPE 593), or 30 credit hours including the required capstone course (SPE 597) Required Core (3 credit hours) SPE 525 Measurement, Data Display, Interpretation and Experimental Design (3) Concentration (12 credit hours) SPE 521 Foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorders (3) SPE 540 Family-Centered Practices (3) SPE 541 Consultation Frameworks and Issues (3) SPE 566 Applied Behavior Analysis in Inclusive Settings (3) Electives or Research (9 credit hours) Other Requirement (3 credit hours) SPE 680 Practicum (3) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) SPE 593 Applied Project (3) or SPE 597 Capstone (3) Additional Curriculum Information Each student completes a practicum customized to individual interests and abilities.

Career pathways

There is increasing demand for the specialized skills and knowledge needed to properly support children and adults, including family members, impacted by autism. Career examples: community support professional, educator, interventionist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in education, psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts* written statement professional resume one letter of recommendation proof of English proficiency *A transcript must show the bachelor's degree already conferred; in-progress bachelor's degrees are not accepted. Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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