Receive quality education and training to understand the needs of individuals with autism across the lifespan.
Address the entire development trajectory of ASD, observing the co-occurring sensory, physiological, and social concerns for people with ASD. Couse work will inform how to interact with and advocate for neurodivergent people you encounter in any discipline. Pair this hands-on minor with majors like Psychology, Elementary Education, or Exercise Science for careers in this rapidly growing field.
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Many of these careers will require specialized or graduate training.
Pursue a graduate degree in autism studies with this minor’s strong foundation.
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.
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:
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Laura Gerig
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology
765-998-5143
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Cindi Carder
Psychology & Academic Assessment/Testing Program Assistant
765-998-5373
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