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AUTS-Autism Studies
AUTS 250G
Understanding the Autism Spectrum
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 (with C or higher) or instructor approval.

Discusses autism beginning with the history of the diagnostic category and moving through contemporary issues of etiology, neurobiology, prevalence, assessment, treatment, education, policy, and community impact and inclusion. Emphasizes principles of interdisciplinary care, cultural competence, family centered approaches, and life course perspective.

AUTS 3810
Autism Across the Lifespan I Infants and Children
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): AUTS 250G and University Advanced Standing

Examines key issues related to infants and children who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and the impact on family and communities. Emphasizes principles of interdisciplinary care, cultural competence, family-centered approaches, and life course perspective.

AUTS 382G
Autism across the LIfespan II Teens and Adults
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing and AUTS 250G

Examines key issues related to teens and adults diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and the impact on family and communities. Emphasizes principles of interdisciplinary care, cultural competence, family-centered approaches, and life course perspective.

AUTS 3850
Autism Assessment and Treatment
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): AUTS 250G and University Advanced Standing

Examines best practices in the assessment and treatment of language, adaptive skills, and educational levels. Focuses on the current standards in diagnosing autism. Provides practice opportunities of evidence-based autism treatments.

AUTS 4650
Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): AUTS 250G or EDSP 340G and University Advanced Standing

Describes the scientific principles of applied behavior analysis and how they relate to autism intervention. Discusses principles of single case designs, antecedents, reinforcement, consequences, and behavior modification.

AUTS 481R
Field Placement
1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): AUTS 250G, AUTS 3810, AUTS 382G AUTS 4650, AUTS 3850, and University Advanced Standing
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): AUTS 482R (Suggested to be completed during the first semester of the internship)

Provides a generalist base for practice that involves an on-site, supervised field agency practicum. Makes connections between classroom learning and learning that takes place in the on-site field practicum. Supports supervised practice hours in a local agency setting. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.

AUTS 482R
Group Autism Seminar
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): AUTS 250G and University Advanced Standing
Corequisite(s): AUTS 481R
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): AUTS 3810 or AUTS 382G or AUTS 3850 or AUTS 4650

Provides a generalist base for autism practice in a weekly seminar. Integrates classroom learning with learning that takes place in the on-site field practicum. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.