Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders (MSE)

The University of Kansas is a great place to pursue a graduate degree because graduate education is central to KU\xc2\x92s mission of learning, scholarship, and creative activity. This Master\xc2\x92s degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorders is available for working professionals at the KU Edwards Campus in the greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area. This program is not available for completion at the Lawrence Campus. Courses and fieldwork are designed to align with professional schedules and provide opportunities to apply learning in current classroom(s). We invite you to explore the information on our Master\xc2\x92s degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorders, review our student resources, and learn more on our knowledgeable faculty and the vibrant community of Overland Park, Kansas.

If you are choosing to pursue a graduate program in special education with an emphasis in autism spectrum disorders, you do not need to hold a valid initial teaching license. It should be noted that program graduates will not acquire a license or endorsement as autism is not an area of endorsement in Kansas. Individuals pursuing non-teaching careers can be accepted as non-teaching graduate students, but must hold bachelor\'s degrees and have appropriate experience in related fields.