This course requires the satisfactory completion of a field experience under the direction and supervision of a University professor and other appropriate personnel specific to the practicum focus. Participants will identify one of the following concentration areas: 1. Autism: under the direction of special education professor; 2. Emotional Disturbance: under the direction of special education professor; 3. Applied Behavioral Analysis: under the direction of special education professor and certified applied behavior analyst. Students selecting option 3 may repeat the practicum course multiple times to acquire required practicum hours for BCBA certification.