Additional Licensure: Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders

State Testing Requirements

• There are no state tests associated with the ASD Additional License
• Students must hold a current Special Education license

Pedagogy Requirements Satisfied by MN Teaching License

These requirements are deemed as satisfied by a valid Minnesota full-time teaching license.

• GED 7815 - Schools and Society
• GED 7825 - Educational Psychology
• GED 7862 - Education and Cultural Diversity
• GED 7867 - Theory to Practice
• GED 7872 - Exceptionality

Remaining Pedagogy Requirements

• GED 7888 - English Learners in the Mainstream
• GED 7990 - Advanced Practicum

Content Requirements - Autism Spectrum Disorders

• SPED 7100 - ASD: Introduction and Overview
• SPED 7101 - Proactive Behavior Management
• SPED 7102 - Assessment: Identification and Planning for the Student with ASD
• SPED 7103 - Communication, Assessment, and Intervention for Learners with ASD
• SPED 7104 - Intervention and Strategies for Students with ASD
• SPED 7105 - Collaborative Transition Programming to Support Individuals with ASD Across Ages
• SPED 7106 - Social Cognition

Additional Licensure Notes

• There is a 7-year limit for students to complete licensure requirements, including passing advanced practicum and applying for the Minnesota teaching license.
• Additional license candidates are not eligible for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Ask your advisor about options for advanced degrees or other continuing education at Hamline.

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