Autism Intervention Online Master of Education in Special Education
Autism Intervention Online Master of Education in Special Education
The Master of Education in Special Education with a concentration in Autism Intervention is
designed to prepare personnel in evidence-based practices to work with individuals
diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in various capacities. Personnel may resume
roles as classroom teachers*, autism specialists in public school settings or other
related professions (e.g., social work, healthcare, mental health and rehabilitation),
coordinator/case managers of home-based family services, life skills coach or professional
advocate.
Top 3 Careers
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Special Education Teacher*
Early Intervention Specialist
How it Works
Earn a master’s degree in as little as 15 months (33 hours) or go at a slower pace
Courses offered on a rotation schedule via two 8-week terms during the fall and spring
semesters and 3-week, 5-week and 10-week terms during the summer
5 different starting points during the year.
*Teaching certification requires a unique process. Contact the program advisor for
more information.
Admission to the master's program is a two-step process. First, each applicant must
apply to and meet the general admission requirements of UNT's Toulouse Graduate School.
Second, applicants must apply and be admitted into the Department of Educational Psychology
for the specific program.
Apply to Toulouse Graduate School
Complete an application at applytexas.org and choose "Special Education MEd” when prompted to select your major. The application will request you to select the“Autism Intervention”concentration at a later step.
Requirements for international applicants can be viewed at http://admissions.unt.edu/international,
including information on meeting the English Language Proficiency requirement.
Have official transcripts from each college or university you have attended sent to the Toulouse Graduate School.
Submit documents to:
University of North Texas Toulouse Graduate School 1155 Union Circle #305459 (USPS) 1147 Union Circle, ESSC Room 354 (UPS/FedEx) Denton, TX 76203 Email: GradAdmission@unt.edu Phone: 940-565-2383 Fax: 940-565-2414
Apply to the Department of Educational Psychology
Two written letters of recommendationfrom academic and/or professional references. These letters must be specifically written
for the current application, signed by the reference, and printed on his/her official
letterhead. Personal references are not accepted.
Professional resume that delineates previous work, educational experiences, membership and involvement
in professional organizations, and scholarly activities.
Personal statement between 1-3 pages that explicitly addresses your goals and rationale for applying
to the desired concentration and degree at UNT.
GRE scoresare waived for admission purposes if you have at least a 3.25 from your undergraduate
program(as calculated by UNT). If your GPA is lower than 3.25, you must submit GRE scores.
All departmental application materials must be received within three months of the
submitted online application. You can begin submitting departmental materials before
receiving a decision from Toulouse Graduate School about graduate school admission.
All departmental admission decisions are based on a holistic review of the applicant's
submitted materials. Applicants that are strong in all areas will have first priority
for admission.
Send all departmental materials and application inquiries to:
Devyn Dougherty Coordinator of Graduate Admissions University of North Texas Department of Educational Psychology 1155 Union Circle #311335 Denton, TX 76203-5017 Email: Devyn.Dougherty@unt.edu
Check Status Online
There are two ways to check your application status:
To check if your transcripts have been submitted: The Toulouse Graduate School will send you an email and pin number to check online
at my.unt.edu. You will need to activate your EUID with the pin number and click on Admissions
Status.
To check if your supporting documents (essay, resume, letters ofrecommendation) have been submitted:Email your full name and UNT Student ID to Devyn.Dougherty@unt.edu. Enter "Application Status Update" as well as your name and UNT Student ID in the
email subject line.
All students completing the Master of Education with a major in special education
degree are required to complete a minimum of 33 hours as follows.
Apply for financial aid online at fafsa.gov. The application is required for all types of financial aid, including Pell and other
federal grants, state grants and loans. The FAFSA and Renewal FAFSA are available
annually.
You must enroll in 6 hours (over one or two online sessions) in order to be eligible
for financial aid.
Financial aid awards will be disbursed 10 days prior to the first day of class. Awards
will not disburse if you are enrolled in only 3 credit hours.
Contact Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at 940-565-2302 or by visiting online
atfinancialaid.unt.edu