Dr. Josh Plavnick

Professor

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Biography

Joshua Plavnick is a professor in the field of Special Education and serves as the director of several programs at Michigan State University. He oversees the Special Education master's program and the Special Education Ph.D. program, along with the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support master's program. In 2014, he founded the Early Learning Institute, which focuses on community-based interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum. His research interests emphasize the development and implementation of strategies for autism spectrum disorder, as well as automated measurement of human behavior. Plavnick's extensive experience in education and research contributes to the advancement of inclusive practices in schools and communities.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology