Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses
SPED-2300	Introduction to Neurodiversity	4
SPED-2350	Social Implications for Individuals Who are Neurodiverse	4
PSY-2100	Principles of Everyday Behavior	4
REC-2250	Therapeutic Recreation for Selected Populations	4
SPED-3815	Strategies and Assistive Technology for Students With Low Incidence Disabilities	4
Total Credits		20

Regulations Governing Minors 

1. Minors at Aurora University are optional. They are not required for graduation.
2. A minor shall comprise a minimum of 18 semester hours.
3. At least 25% of the credits applied to a minor must be earned at AU.
4. Each minor must be developed and monitored by an approved program committee of the faculty; new or substantially revised minors require the approval of the Board of Trustees based on recommendations from the program committee, the appropriate school/college governance bodies, the Academic Dean, appropriate university governance bodies, the Chief Academic Officer, and the President.
5. Beyond the minimum coursework requirement, the content, structure, and extent of a minor are prerogatives of the individual program committees within the schools and colleges of the university, except as otherwise defined or restricted by the academic regulations.
6. No “D” will apply toward minors.
7. A maximum of four (4) semester hours of credit/no credit coursework will apply toward a minor.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Autism Studies minor, each student will:

1. Understand and be able to describe the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as the wide range of characteristics and severity within this disability.
2. Be able to describe the social implications for those with autism and ways to make our society more inclusive.
3. Be able to identify various therapeutic modalities for individuals with autism.