Autism Spectrum Disorders - Certificate
Our certificate in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) program directly addresses the needs of today's educators and professionals working with individuals with ASD throughout their lifespan.
This certificate provides specialized preparation through an innovative 12-credit hour graduate program endorsement in ASD that has at its core the provision of socialization opportunities for individuals with ASD and educational outreach materials and resources for parents and community members.
With the rapidly growing prevalence of ASD nationwide, many school districts today recognize the importance of having a special education teacher focused on ASD. We developed this specialized program to extend the training of students who have earned a graduate degree in special education and would like to add the autism certificate. With this certificate, you'll be highly qualified to diagnose and teach children with autism.
Admissions criteria are similar to the special education master's degree program, though other credentials and/or qualifications for educators, professionals and family members affected by ASD applying to this program without a teaching certificate will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Learn more about the certificate curriculum.
