Master of Autism
University of Wollongong
About
The Master of Autism is specifically designed to enable professionals and parents to take a leadership role in multidisciplinary areas to create and implement programs and strategies that support individuals on the autism spectrum to realise their goals and achieve in school, employment, home and community settings.
Students in this program will develop the knowledge and expertise necessary to analyse and translate current autism research in order to lead others to establish socially inclusive policies and structures and implement evidence-based learning and employment programs that enable and support and empower individuals on the autism spectrum in a range of sectors and environments.
Students will also have an opportunity to critically examine latest research and knowledge in relevant areas such as the use of technology, collaborative communities of practice, leadership, transitions, and aetiology and biology of autism spectrum disorder, and will develop the skills necessary to utilise research to evaluate and examine the effectiveness of current practices.
Structure
The Master of Autism requires:
- The successful completion of 72 credit points, comprising:
- 48 credit points of core subjects. EDGZ921 and EDGS951 must be completed within the first session of study. EDGS936 must be completed in the final session of the degree; and
- 24 credit points selected from the list of electives.
- No more than 24 credit points will be at 800 level.
Year 1
Autumn Session
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGZ921 | Introduction To Research & Inquiry | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2020/2021 |
| EDGS951 | Autism and Learning | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGS953 | Learning Curriculum and Plans for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGS956 | Leading Collaborative Communities for Lifelong Learning | 6 | Autumn |
Spring Session
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGS936 | Minor Research Project: Supporting Individuals with Disability | 6 | Spring |
| EDGS952 | Learning Environments for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGS954 | Learning Futures for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum | 6 | Spring |
| EDGS955 | Research-Informed Practice and the Autism Spectrum | 6 | Spring |
Year 2
Autumn Session
Four subjects selected from the list of recommended electives, or from another relevant specialisation with approval from the program coordinator
Year 1
Spring Session
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGZ921 | Introduction To Research & Inquiry | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2020/2021 |
| EDGS951 | Autism and Learning | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGS954 | Learning Futures for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum | 6 | Spring |
| EDGS955 | Research-Informed Practice and the Autism Spectrum | 6 | Spring |
Year 2
Autumn Session
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGS952 | Learning Environments for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGS953 | Learning Curriculum and Plans for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGS956 | Leading Collaborative Communities for Lifelong Learning | 6 | Autumn |
Plus one subject selected from the list of recommended electives, or from another relevant specialisation with approval from the program coordinator
Spring Session
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGS936 | Minor Research Project: Supporting Individuals with Disability | 6 | Spring |
Plus three subjects selected from the list of recommended electives, or from another relevant specialisation with approval from the program coordinator
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGS902 | Asses. and Instruction of Students with Learning Difficulties | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGS916 | Models of Behaviour Management | 6 | Spring |
| EDGS918 | Approaches to Reading Difficulties: Theories and Strategies | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGS920 | Language and Communication Difficulties: Theory and Practice | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDGS922 | Teaching Gifted Students | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGS924 | Giftedness in Special Populations | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDGS932 | Curriculum for Gifted Learners | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDGS930 | Professional Experience in Special Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGS934 | Gifted Students with Learning Disabilities (GLD) | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDGH958 | Curriculum Design and Evaluation | 6 | Spring |
| EDGH961 | The Global Challenge in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGI900 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGI903 | Digital Resource Design | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDGI904 | Online Learning and Teaching | 6 | Spring |
| EDGL901 | Foundations of Educational Leadership | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL903 | Introduction to Educational Management | 6 | Spring |
| EDGL909 | Leadership of Effective Change | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL911 | Leadership of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment | 6 | Spring |
| EDGL920 | Leading, Developing and Managing People | 6 | Spring |
| EDGL923 | Developing Personal & Non-academic Educational Leadership Attributes | 6 | Spring |
| EDGZ966 | Vygotskian Studies in Education | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
Please Note: Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
CLO Description 1 Demonstrate an advanced understanding of theory and practice related to learning, employment, social inclusion and professional practice for individuals on the autism spectrum in national and/or international contexts. 2 Conduct independent research and inquiry, involving theoretical conceptualisation, innovative ideas and personal initiative to design, evaluate, implement, and analyse research related to socially inclusive practice for individuals on the autism spectrum. 3 Demonstrate expert, specialised technical and creative skills to implement learning and employment programs which incorporate the perspectives and empower the self-determination and self-advocacy of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. 4 Demonstrate professional leadership to undertake key roles in research and practice and to interpret, communicate and transfer research knowledge and skills to empower individuals on the autism spectrum, their parents, and professionals. 5 Analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise information to make high level, independent judgements regarding evidence-informed practice and to solve complex problems to facilitate the inclusion of individuals on the autism spectrum in education and employment programs.
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