Timothy Morse

Dr. Timothy Morse serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Research at the School of Education, University of West Florida. His academic career spans special education administration, evidence-based instructional design, and autism spectrum disorder programming with extensive practical experience in public school systems.

His educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Vanderbilt University
• Master of Education in Special Education from the University of New Orleans
• Doctorate of Education in Special Education from the University of Kentucky

Dr. Morse's research concentrates on developing effective educational frameworks for students with disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorder. His work explores assistive technology integration, positive behavior support systems, response to intervention models, and inclusive instructional strategies. He advocates for evidence-based public school programming that bridges theoretical research with classroom implementation, emphasizing practical solutions for educators working with mild to severe disabilities.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on special education policy implementation, autism education methodologies, and technology integration. His scholarship demonstrates longitudinal commitment to improving educational outcomes through structured interventions, curriculum design, and systemic reform efforts in both urban and state-wide contexts.

Dr. Morse founded and directed the Autism Demonstration School through The University of Southern Mississippi's Autism Project, creating a statewide training hub for evidence-based practices. His current teaching responsibilities include EEX 4254: Instructional Strategies for Teaching Students With Exceptionalities and EEX 6051: Exceptionalities, directly translating research into educator preparation.

He maintains professional licensure across four states covering Elementary Education (K-8), Mild/Moderate/Severe Disabilities (K-12), and Director of Special Education certification, reflecting his comprehensive expertise in special education systems.