Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Classroom Graduate Certificate

The Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Classroom Graduate Certificate provides a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges of students with ASD and their families and the most effective, evidence-based practices and strategies to support the learning and social success of these students in school and the community. This program may be completed 100% online.

This certificate program is designed for professionals who are currently teaching with a certificate in education (or a related field, e.g., psychology, speech-language pathology, behavior, etc.) who want to develop their ability to work effectively with students with ASD and their families.

Some key features and benefits of the program include:

acquisition of specialized knowledge, skills and dispositions to be leaders in your schools and communities in serving students with ASD and their families
completion of application assignments, or APPS, which are designed to allow for the implementation of learned skills in your classroom followed by guided reflection and revision from faculty and colleagues
access to faculty and national leaders in the area of autism spectrum disorders
opportunities to engage with local community partners who specialize in supporting individuals on the spectrum and their families

View certificate requirements in the Graduate Catalog.