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

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Build Skills In: 

  • Behavioral tracking 
  • Progress monitoring 
  • Intervention techniques 
  • Applied Behavior Analysis therapeutic approaches  
  • 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 

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. 

Autism Studies and Intervention is part of the Psychology Department

Contact
Laura Gerig 
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology 

765-998-5143
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Contact
Jacinda Carder 
Psychology and Academic Assessment/Testing Program Assistant 

765-998-5373 
email