Exceptional Student Education Autism Spectrum Disorders - Lynn University

Exceptional Student Education Autism Spectrum Disorders from Lynn University is a Campus Master Special Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. This program consists of completing several courses in ESE which will provide you with the skills needed to work with a diverse group of children with disabilities in a K-12 setting. Specifically, an ESE classroom includes students who may have emotional, mental or learning disabilities. The courses focus primarily on theory, knowledge, and clinical experiences in the field, as well as practical application of that theory and knowledge. The intent is to produce graduates who, as teachers, are able to address the needs of this increasingly diverse student population and can provide leadership for innovative programs to coordinate professional activities to better serve these students. Program Options The Ross College of Education offers a Master of Education program in ESE with three different tracks. Please read over all the tracks and choose the one that meets your needs. 1. Track one is for individuals new to education and affords the opportunity to gain initial ESE teaching certification. This is a state-approved program called Master of Education in Exceptional Student Education with ESOL Endorsement. This Master of Education degree program requires 36 credit hours in ESE core coursework, 15 credit hours in ESOL coursework and 12 credit hours in state certification coursework for a total of 63 credit hours. Students are also required to earn a passing score on the General Knowledge Test (state teacher exam), the ESE subject area exam and the Professional Education teacher exam. This track affords graduates the opportunity to gain certification from the State Department of Education, which means that the graduate should be eligible for certification without taking any additional course work. 2. Track two is for people who want a master's degree in ESE but seek certification on a course by course basis through alternative certification. This is the shortest track with only the ESE course work required for a total of 36 credit hours. This track allows students to receive a Master of Education degree with state approval on a course by course basis. It does not include course work leading to an ESOL endorsement, or state certification course work in how to teach reading, math or language arts. If a student chooses to take this track, he/she may be required to take additional course work/inservice credit by the district and/or state to obtain full teacher certification. This track is for individuals who wish to obtain certification through alternative certification. Students may complete their student teaching requirement in their own classroom. Students are also required to earn a passing score on the ESE subject area exam. The State of Florida may require additional courses in the field for certification, prior to issuing the five-year certificate. Program requirements may change in order to comply with any changes made by the State of Florida Department of Education. Grandfather provisions do not apply when such program changes are made. Specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) 9 Credits (Choose 3 classes from the following) ESE 531 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders 3 ESE 532 Needs of Families with a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorders 3 ESE 533 Functional Language/Communication Systems 3 ESE 534 Autism: Methods of Instruction and Intervention 3 ESE 535 Teaching Functional Social Skills 3 View more details on Lynn University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Special Education courses.