Autism Course Sequence & Descriptions
All autism courses are fully online!
The current SPC tuition rate for Florida residents is $120.70 per credit (additional online lab fee of $15 per
credit and access fee of $2 per credit).
For an internet course sample/tutorial see www.spcollege.edu/ecampus
Offered Summer and Fall:
EEX 4094 (3cr.) Nature and Study of Diagnostic Assessment of Autism (express/10 week course)
This course is an introduction to the nature of autism which surveys the history of Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASD) and gives an overview of the characteristics of children on the autism spectrum.
Students will study the assessment and diagnosis of autism and examine research-based best
practices for children on the autism spectrum. 47 contact hours (class participation time).
EEX 4941 (1cr.) Nature and Study of Diagnostic Assessment of Autism Field Experience (10 week course)
This course is a companion course to the Nature of Autism course. Students will spend time in a
classroom with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in order to apply the knowledge
gained in the paired theory course. Assignments and peer discussion relating to the observed
application of material covered in the companion course will be submitted. 30 clock hours spent with
child or children diagnosed with ASD in a school setting. 15 contact hours.
Offered Fall and Spring:
EEX 4291 (3cr.) Effective Learning Environments for Autism through Design, Assessment, Behavior
Management and PBS (regular/16 week course)
This course offers instruction regarding behavior management of and classroom management supports
for children with autism. Class members will examine various behavior analysis techniques, positive
behavior and classroom supports for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Class members
will evaluate behavior assessments and construct instructional planning for children with autism. 47
contact hours.
EEX 4942 (1cr.) Effective Learning Environments for Autism through Design, Assessment, Behavior
Management and PBS Field Experience (16 week course)
This course is a companion course to the Effective Learning Environments for Students with Autism
course. Students will spend time in a classroom with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders
(ASD) in order to apply the knowledge gained in the paired theory course. Assignments and peer
discussion relating to the observed application of material covered in the companion course will be
submitted. 30 clock hours spent with child or children diagnosed with ASD in a school setting. 15
contact hours.
Offered Spring & Summer:
EEX 4761 (3cr.) Communication Assessment, Strategies and Assistive & Instructional Technology for
Students with Autism (express/10 week course)
The course will examine the potential usefulness of Alternative and Augmentative Communication
(AAC) supports to increase, maintain or improve functional communication skills of children with Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in community and school settings. Students will develop the awareness and
the necessary skills to conduct informed observations of communication abilities and to identify AAC
supports that match the individuals learning style. Students will learn strategies to collaborate with
teachers, family members and related professionals to increase communication amongst stakeholders.
47 contact hours.
EEX 4943 (1cr.) Communication Assessment, Strategies and Assistive & Instructional Technology for
Students with Autism Field Experience (10 week course)
This course is a companion course to the Communication with Students with Autism, Families and
Other Professionals course. Students will spend time in a classroom with children who have Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in order to apply the knowledge gained in the paired theory course.
Assignments and peer discussion relating to the observed application of material covered in the
companion course will be submitted. 30 clock hours are required with a child or children diagnosed
with ASD in a school setting. 15 contact hours.
AUTISM COURSE SEQUENCE
(Sequence subject to change based on enrollment)
Summer term: May-July
EEX 4094 & 4941-Nature & field exp.
Fall term: Aug. – Dec.
Spring term: Jan.-May
EEX 4094 & 4941-Nature & field exp.
EEX 4291 & 4942-Eff.Learn Environ. &
EEX 4291 & 4942-Eff.Learn Environ.
field exp.
& field exp.
EEX 4761 & 4943-Comm. & field exp.
EEX 4761 & 4943-Comm. & field exp.
“How to” purchase Textbooks
SPC makes it easy to buy or rent (or go digital with e-books) textbooks online or at a Follett campus
bookstores Bookstore hours and phone numbers are posted online.
Buy Online
Login to MySPC and choose Register for Classes, then My Class Schedule. Select the term,
then BUY to purchase books through eFollett.com. You can pick up the books you order at a
campus bookstore or have them sent to your home.
Buy used textbooks
Purchasing used textbooks can usually save you 25 percent off the price of a new book. SPC
faculty continue to work with Follett bookstores to increase the number of used books available
online and on campus. Sell your books at the end of the term for some much needed cash.
Rent your textbooks
Rent-a-text program gives you the option of renting a new or used textbook for an academic
term rather than purchasing it. Renting a textbook can save you more than 50 percent on
average, compared to the purchase price of a new textbook. If you don't want to keep the
book, renting may be your least expensive option. Rented texts are simply returned to the
bookstore at the end of the term.
Go Digital
A growing number of classes now have digital or e-books available. Digital books can save you
cash while saving natural resources. Ask your bookseller for more information.
Trade your textbooks
Trade textbooks with other SPC students. Use your student ID and password to login to SPC's
BookSwap.
SPC Barnes and Noble campus bookstores:
Clearwater
Health Education Center
Seminole
St. Petersburg/Gibbs
Tarpon Springs