Educating Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Program Overview
The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is on the rise, and teachers are increasingly being called upon to educate children in this population. However, few teachers have received formal training or are aware of the primary characteristics of ASD and how the behaviours that these children present with can affect their learning.
This topic will begin the process of developing expertise in the area of ASD by preparing students with the knowledge to better understand, work with, and educate children with ASD.
Program Details
Courses in this program are offered fully online. Courses are held in both an asynchronous environment (D2L) and a synchronous (real-time) environment (Zoom) which allows instructors to virtually meet and talk with students and experience a live exchange of ideas, hear class presentations and do group work with access to a whiteboard. For additional information regarding online delivery, refer to the Online Delivery & eLearn website.
A registration package will be sent to new students after they have been admitted. Registration for the summer term will be available in late winter. Fall and Winter registration opens in the spring. Your Graduate Program Administrator will send more information about registration to you.
Fee details are available through the University Calendar. An explanation of fees is available on the Faculty of Graduate Studies' website.
The University of Calgary offers multiple ways to meet the cost of your education. Please refer to the Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries page to learn more about options available to students. For additional information, please contact Student Financial Support.
Please refer to the MEd Interdisciplinary Admission Requirements page.
Program Schedule & Course Descriptions
- Program begins each Summer term (refer to the Academic Schedule for specific dates)
- Outlines are normally available 1-2 weeks prior to the start of term in D2L
- 3 units per course
Term 1 - Summer
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
This course focuses on understanding of the historical conceptualizations of ASD, description and current diagnostic frameworks, epidemiology, developmental course, common co-morbities, behavioural characteristics, and dominant theories.
Registration info:
EDPS 693.03
Term 2 - Fall
Autism Spectrum Disorder Across Childhood
This course introduces the topic of developmental changes in children with ASD. Many educators base their understanding of children with ASD on early childhood characteristics. Students will explore issues relating to the late childhood, adolescent, and young adulthood timeframes.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department required.
Registration info:
EDPS 693.05
Term 3 - Winter
Frameworks and Evidence for Intervention with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This course explores the science and evidence behind intervention practices with individuals with ASD. Specific focus will be given to the theoretical underpinnings and scientific evidence in support of various intervention approaches, as well as an exploration of those approaches that have little or no empirical support.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department required.
Registration info:
EDPS 693.06 S04 (4416)
Term 4 - Spring
Educating Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This course will focus on applying background knowledge, behavioural strategies, and school-based interventions to better educate children with ASD.
Registration info:
EDPS 693.16 S07 (2205)
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