Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements  in addition to the following program-specific requirements:

• A statement of purpose explaining the applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate study in autism endorsement.
• A distinguished graduate transcript, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
• Proof of enrollment in the Special Education (Certificate) - Initial Licensure in Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 or 5-12  program or hold a valid license in one of the following areas of special education:
  • Moderate disabilities
  • Teacher of students with severe disabilities
  • Teacher of the Deaf and hard of hearing
  • Teacher of the visually impaired
• Three letters of recommendation submitted by individuals who are knowledgeable about teaching students with disabilities, who have worked closely with the applicant, and who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s teaching skills and academic performance.
• A writing sample indicating the applicant’s ability to write in a clear, concise, and professional manner. This sample may be in the form of a recent term paper or research paper. The writing sample should not be an Individualized Educational Program (IEP), an evaluation report, or a lesson/unit plan.