Autism Studies & Intervention (Minor) 

Ready to receive quality education and training and become an autism services and treatment provider for all ages? 

Address the entire development trajectory of ASD, observing the co-occurring sensory, physiological, and social concerns for people with ASD. Pair this hands-on minor with majors like Psychology, Elementary Education, Exercise Science for specialized careers or use this minor to inform interaction with and advocacy for neurodivergent people you encounter in any discipline.   

Autism Studies and Intervention Degrees

  • Minor in Autism Studies & Intervention

View Curriculum

Build Skills In:

  • Progress monitoring 
  • Intervention techniques 
  • Collecting and using behavioral data 
  • Developing behavioral plans 
  • Conducting research on individuals with autism or a program’s effectiveness 

Career Opportunities: 

  • Special education teacher 
  • Applied behavior analyst 
  • Occupational therapist 
  • Autism spectrum disorder specialist 
  • Social worker 
  • Speech language pathologist 
  • Developmental psychologist 
  • Rehabilitation therapist 
  • Art therapist 
View Psychology Department
View Faculty

Get Certified

Graduate with a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification. This training will increase your earning potential, boost your employability level, and help you prepare for your official licensure.

Graduate Opportunities

Pursue a graduate degree in autism studies with this minor’s strong foundation.  

Autism Studies & Intervention Degrees

Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.

A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.  

View Foundational Core Curriculum. 

Pairing Your Passions & Expanding Your Worldview

This minor is compatible with several majors. Promote societal change and make a difference in the lives of others through practical training. Adding this curriculum to your primary field of study could expand your professional options:

  • Special Education

    Learn to make academic curriculum accessible to individuals with ASD. 

    Learn More

  • Christian Ministries

    Provide sensitive church experiences for families and individuals with ASD. 

    Learn More

  • Pre-Art Therapy

    Apply behavioral techniques to develop art and music therapy programs. 

    Learn More

A Well-Rounded, Practical Education

Learn to meet the needs of individuals with ASD through hands-on experiences and first-hand stories. This minor gives you the chance to see and appreciate whole-person, lifetime treatment.  

  • Cultivate expertise in using applied behavioral principles across multiple environments (home, school, early intervention, clinical) to address various social, behavioral, and communication difficulties for individuals with autism. 
  • Connect with the Autism community: licensed field professionals, community practitioners, ASD researchers, families with children with ASD, and individuals with ASD will visit your classes as guest speakers.  
  • Experience and participate in practicums at child and adult intervention sites, state and national professional conferences and service-learning trips. 

Related Majors

Autism Studies and Intervention is part of the Psychology Department

Contact
Laura Gerig
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology

765-998-5143
email

Contact
Cindi Carder
Psychology & Academic Assessment/Testing Program Assistant

765-998-5373
email

Go to the Department

Send Me Information