This program prepares personnel to effectively implement evidenced based practices for students along the full continuum of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The MU Autism Master's program prepares personnel to effectively implement evidenced based practices for students along the full continuum of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The program enables special educators to integrate all areas of curriculum to effectively assess and develop social competence benchmarks for students with ASD. The College of Education's Special Education program delivers curriculum and practica in collaboration with the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. A minimum of 30 semester credit hours must be completed in fulfillment of degree requirements.