Bachelor's in Autism Studies

Autism Studies is a Bachelor program taught at Defiance College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Autism Studies program is the Hench Autism Studies minor at Defiance College. It is designed to educate students about the unique needs of people with autism and their families. Students develop an understanding of autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan, including ethical and practical issues connected to inclusion and acceptance of autistic individuals.

Students evaluate challenges related to autism from multiple perspectives and learn strategies to design inclusive environments and support the autonomy of autistic individuals. The autism studies minor may be combined with any major. Learning outcomes include summarizing autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan from deficit and asset perspectives, applying evidence-based strategies in educational, employment, and/or community settings, and explaining how community agencies and assets support autistic individuals and their families.

The minimum requirements for admission in Autism Studies at Defiance College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Defiance College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Defiance College as pre-requiste for admission in Autism Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.defiance.edu/course-autism-studies/

• Cleveland Clinic Lerner School for Autism
• Galion Intermediate School
• Northeast Ohio Medical University
• Rhodes State College
• St. Luke’s Hospital

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.