Teaching and Learning with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorder
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The University of Louisville's M.Ed in Teaching and Learning with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is designed to offer graduate level teacher training in the provision of supports for persons with ASD within their classrooms. The program has a strong emphasis on the application of assessment and intervention procedures rooted in the principles of applied behavior analysis.
Teachers interested in becoming board certified behavior analysts (BCBA) should consider the M.Ed. in Special Education with a Concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Applied Behavior Analysis program.
Additional information about the M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning can be found in Graduate Catalog.
M.Ed. in Special Education (Learning and Behavior Disorders)
This program can be completed 100% online
Supervising and Resource Teachers
In recognition of valuable service to the preparation of teachers and the need for all teachers to have continual professional growth, a Supervising Teacher or a Resource Teacher for a teacher intern may, with prior approval of the course-offering institution, take a maximum of six (6) credit hours per term at any public postsecondary institution and pay no tuition. The postsecondary institution shall waive the tuition up to a maximum of six (6) credit hours.
To apply, you must complete the Tuition Waiver Certification for Supervising and Resource Teachers Application . Please make certain that all Eligibility Criteria have been met. When completed by the Supervising Teacher and certified by the school principal, return the form to the Student Financial Aid Office at UofL. Students may exercise the tuition waiver option up to twelve months following the assignment.
Teacher education candidates should visit the Educator Preparation Program page and review the expectations listed under the "Review These Teaching Profession Expectations" section.
Please visit the Educator Preparation Program page and read items listed under "Advanced Educator Preparation" for this program for more in-depth information regarding admission requirements for this program.
Teachers in the program will take 30-hours of graduate coursework and upon completion will meet the Kentucky Education and Standards Boards requirements for a change from Rank III to Rank II.
Dr. Ginevra Courtade
Office: Room 158A
Phone: 502-852-2144
FAQ: M.Ed. in Special Education (Learning and Behavior Disorders)
Once you are admitted to the program, you may request to transfer up to 6 credit hours if your UofL advisor approves the request. Transfer requests are then submitted to Graduate Admissions.
You will also receive certification to teach Learning and Behavior Disorders.
The program can be completed in as few as two years or as many as six years.