MSc in Autism

Comments about MSc in Autism - At the institution - Glasgow - Scotland

• Academic title
  MSc in Autism
• Course description
  Course Description
  
  The University validated the Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Autism to start in January 1999. A first in Scotland, these programmes are open to a range of professionals working in the field of Autism, including teachers; medical staff; educational psychologists; college staff; speech and language therapists; residential care staff; social work staff; health care professionals; community care workers and voluntary sector personnel. In addition to the regular tutor team visiting speakers from the field of autism provide essential first hand experience of current practice.
  
  Philosophy of the Programme
  
  Autism is such a complex of skills and difficulties which no single profession can expect to meet in isolation. People working in the field of Autism find themselves working alongside many others. It is therefore proposed that these programmes will be open to all suitably qualified people whose professional lives bring them into regular contact with people on the Autism Spectrum and their families. The multi professional nature of the programme will allow practitioners to learn both formally and informally about different professional and parental contributions. This multi professional programme should be viewed as an award in Autism, rather than a preparation to fulfil any specific professional role. Participants are however supported to make appropriate developments in their workplace.
  
  Delivery
  
  The course is delivered at Jordanhill Campus within a number of Local Authorities throughout Scotland.
  
  MSc in Autism
  
  On completion of the Diploma in Autism, students may proceed to a named Masters in Autism. From September 2007 we propose to run a full time Masters programme applications welcome. You will study will us for a calendar year, completing 8 taught modules and a dissertation. There will be an ongoing relationship with the evening programme and full-time and part-time students may study some modules together.
  
  Modules in the Autism Certificate and Diploma Programmes
  
      * Certificate Level
            o Theory and Practice1
            o Theory and Practice2
            o Communication in Autism
      * Diploma Level
            o Multi-disciplinary Work
      * Option modules
            o Understanding the Impact
            o Autism and the Young Child
            o Autism and Schooling
            o Autism in Adulthood
            o Asperger Syndrome
            o Autism and Learning Disabilities
            o Emotional Well-being
            o Counselling Skills in Autism
            o Imagination and Play in Autism
            o Social Interaction and Understanding in Autism (15)
            o Social Interaction and Understanding in Autism (30)
            o Independent Study Module (15)
            o Independent Study Module (30)
  
  - The 3 year cycle of Autism modules.
  (Please note that availability of modules may be subject to change and is dependent on minimum numbers)

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