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Studies in Autism Spectrum Disorders - Program Details
Admission requirements
The minimum requirement for admission is a bachelor’s degree from an accredited, degree-granting institution of higher education. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for full admission. Others may be admitted on probationary status pending demonstration of ability to perform work at the graduate level.
Please refer to the admission requirements listed in the graduate program information section in the course catalog for additional information Course Catalog.
Degree requirements
Participants must successfully complete 32 semester hours of graduate credit. Four core courses totaling 11 hours are required for all Masters of Arts in Education candidates:
- EDU542 The Teacher as Leader (3 hours)
- EDU543 Contemporary Issues (3 hours)
- EDU585 Research Methods in Education (3 hours)
- EDU544 Action Research (2 hours)
In addition to the 11 hours of core courses required, a minimum of 21
additional hours must be completed in a major concentration and elective
courses. Prospective students should also review the general information on
graduate programs in the education/special education section in the Course Catalog.
Specific concentration requirements
Specialty Courses Required: 15 hours
- ASD: Studies in Autism Spectrum Disorders (3 hours)
- ASD: Communication and Social Competence (3 hours)
- ASD: Behavioral Supports (3 hours)
- ASD: Assessment and Evaluation (3 hours)
- ASD: Teaching and Learning Strategies (3 hours)
Core Courses: 11 hours
Specialty Courses: 15 hours
Electives: 6 hours
Program total: 32 hours
How to apply
To begin your Fontbonne education, please submit:
• A completed application for graduate admission.
• A non-refundable $25 application fee.
• Official transcripts from every college and
university you have attended. (If you are
currently attending college, include your
most recently completed semester grades.)
• Three letters of recommendation, one of which must
be from a supervisor or recent
academic advisor
• A self-statement essay.
Send your application to:
Fontbonne University
Attn: Director, Advanced Programs in Education
6800 Wydown Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63105
For questions, contact: 314-889-4536