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This program was developed to meet the growing special needs population in both Rock and Green counties. This program bridges between the Foundations of Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, and Human Services programs adding courses targeted more towards working with, and supporting, the special needs population of all ages. This program allows more options for people wanting to work with the special needs population.

Tuition & Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$10,049

Paying For College

Median Wage

$53,400

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • Intermediate Excel
  • Word Documents
  • ECE: Infant & Toddler Development
  • Community Resources and Services
  • EDU: Overview of Spec Ed
  • English Composition 1
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Autism: Spectrum Disorder
  • Autism: Teaching Methods
  • Speech
  • Mathematical Reasoning or Intermediate Algebra with Applications
  • Introduction to Psychology
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Introduction to Gerontology
  • Children and Family Services
  • EDU: Behavior Management
  • EDU: Child & Adolescent Development
  • EDU: Supporting Stu w/ Disability
  • Practicum 1: Clinical Setting
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Interviewing Principles & Documentation
  • Applied Behavior Strategies, Assessments, and Intervention
  • Autism: Transition / Beyond
  • Practicum 2: Educ Setting
  • Introduction to Diversity Studies
  • Developmental Psychology
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Additional Program Information

A caregiver background check is required prior to beginning a clinical/practicum. Please note: drug testing may also be required by certain sites. There are fees associated with these tasks. For more information, please contact the program faculty and/or program advisor.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Discriminate between the various diagnoses collectively known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders
  • Analyze the impact of early intervention on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Implement positive behaviors to support students identified on the Autism Spectrum
  • Foster play and friendship for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Demonstrate a variety of effective teaching methods, adaptations and modifications for learners identified on the Autism Spectrum
  • Examine functional living skills and vocational support for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Highlights

Associate Degree

63 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53547

Potential Careers

Autism Technician

Autism Specialist

Behavior Technician

Paraprofessional – Special Education

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