Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 1 out of 68 children. This autism certificate program is designed to prepare teachers and related service providers to effectively work with and provide support for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Program Highlights
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Coursework can be completed separately from, or integrated into, the ¹ÏÉñÍø Master's Degree in Education with a Major in Special Education.
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Certificate consists of four graduate level courses (12 credit hours).
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Courses are offered in on campus, online (asynchronous), and web conferencing (synchronous) modalities.
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Several courses include field-based learning opportunities.
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Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
Teach elementary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.
School Psychologists
Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.
Requirements
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Completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
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Admission to ¹ÏÉñÍø as a non-degree seeking graduate student
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Cumulative GPA of 2.80 for all college credit courses taken in the baccalaureate degree program
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Passing Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educator Tests or equivalent assessments scores
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Submission of an application to the ¹ÏÉñÍø Autism Certificate program
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Cost of Attendance
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Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
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