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EDSE 634: Characteristics of Individuals with Autism

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Describes the varying characteristics of individuals with autism spectrum disorders across their lifespans including, (a) diagnosis, (b) early childhood, (c) school-age, (d) transition, (e) employment, and (f) aging. Examines definitions, eligibility criteria, incidence rates, and etiology of autism spectrum disorders. Analyzes perspectives from students, families, educational, community, and career personnel. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: 001, CRN 13245, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Spring 2025, Section: DL1, CRN 13246, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Fall 2024, Section: 001, CRN 72518, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Fall 2024, Section: DL1, CRN 77599, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Spring 2024, Section: 001, CRN 17911, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Spring 2024, Section: DL1, CRN 19458, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Fall 2023, Section: 001, CRN 72867, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Fall 2023, Section: DL1, CRN 80980, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Spring 2023, Section: 001, CRN 21697, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Spring 2023, Section: DL1, CRN 23362, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Fall 2022, Section: 001, CRN 73498, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Fall 2022, Section: 002, CRN 85729, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Fall 2021, Section: 001, CRN 75207, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Spring 2021, Section: 001, CRN 21998, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Fall 2020, Section: 001, CRN 76252, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Spring 2020, Section: 001, CRN 16106, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Fall 2019, Section: 001, CRN 78015, Format: Online, Instructor: Jodi Duke
  • Spring 2019, Section: 001, CRN 18249, Format: Online, Instructor: Heidi Graff
  • Fall 2018, Section: 001, CRN 82028, Format: Online, Instructor: Heidi Graff
  • Summer 2018, Section: 001, CRN 42670, Format: Online, Instructor: Heidi Graff
  • Summer 2018, Section: B02, CRN 42952, Format: Online, Instructor: Jodi Duke
  • Spring 2018, Section: 001, CRN 21351, Format: Online, Instructor: Heidi Graff
  • Fall 2017, Section: 611, CRN 82201, Format: Online, Instructor: Heidi Graff
  • Fall 2017, Section: DL1, CRN 81321, Format: Online, Instructor: Heidi Graff
  • Spring 2017, Section: DL1, CRN 21121, Format: Online, Instructor: Heidi Graff
  • Summer 2016, Section: 001, CRN 42308, Format: Online, Instructor: Heidi Graff
  • Spring 2015, Section: DL1, CRN 17209, Format: Online, Instructor: Heidi Graff
  • Fall 2012, Section: 5S1, CRN 73407, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Heidi Graff
  • Fall 2011, Section: 5S1, CRN 74359, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Heidi Graff
  • Fall 2010, Section: 5S1, CRN 79034, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Heidi Graff
  • Fall 2009, Section: 6M4, CRN 78594, Instructor: Heidi Graff