Topics

  • Early Childhood Special Education 

  • Instruction and Supports for Learners with Developmental Disabilities 

  • Inclusive Practices 

  • Individualized Instruction supporting access for students with autism 

  • Intensive Intervention for Toddlers and Young Children with Autism in Natural Contexts 

Research Methods

Implementation Science, Mixed Methods, Professional Development Supports, Discrete Choice Experiments, Optimization Methods

Teaching & Training

SPED 998 with Dr. Maria Hugh

Introduction to Implementation Science Research Doctoral Seminar course (3 credits):

New class for graduate students in the fall of 2025

(Wednesdays 4:30-7 pm, JRP 550)

This will be an important course for students at any stage of the doctoral program because there’s flexibility in how they apply the content to their professional development goals and research areas.

Informational video link: Hugh SPED 998 Implementation Science.mp4

A promotional poster for an academic course titled 'Intro to Implementation Science' taught by Maria Hugh at Kennesaw State University. The class meets on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7 PM in Fall 2025. The poster features a graphic at the top with running figures and a giant pencil, and includes a list of four learning objectives related to implementation science, with icons for each. There is a logo for 'Implementation Science Team Hugh' in the bottom left corner, along with contact information.