Why earn an advanced degree specializing in ASD?

Advance your credentials. 
Choose between a graduate certificate or master’s degree specializing in autism spectrum disorder. Please note that in order to enroll in any of these programs, a bachelor's degree is required. While state requirements vary, our programs are not designed to lead to initial teaching licensure.

Impact your classroom. 
Acquire the knowledge and learn the strategies and skills necessary to effectively educate children with ASD.

Enhance your career. 
Help increase your professional potential in the field of special education with the skills and experience you’ll gain.²

Why the University of Kansas?

We're highly ranked.
Earn your master’s in ASD from U.S. News & World Report's #1 Online Master's in Special Education Program.¹

We're experts. 
Learn from a university and faculty with more than 30 years of experience providing educators with the tools necessary to educate children with ASD.

We're available 100 percent online. 
Experience a flexible program designed for full-time working professionals.

Graduate quickly.
Graduate in as few as 2 years with a master's degree or as few as 8 to 10 months with a graduate certificate.

Skip the GRE. 
Apply for a graduate degree without a GRE requirement.

Watch Elizabeth Kozleski, Professor of Special Education at KU.

 1. Retrieved on January 2, 2023, from usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-kansas-155317

 2. Retrieved on January 2, 2023, from teacher.org/topic/teacher-salary-what-to-expect/

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 *This program is an online Master of Science in Education (M.S.E.) degree in special education with an emphasis in autism spectrum disorder. It does not lead to initial nor advanced licensure in special education in the state of Kansas.

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