Advanced Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders

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NYS Program Code: 37874
HEGIS Code: 0818.00
CIP Code: 13.1013

(12 credits)

New: This program may now be taken in a fully online format.

The 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders (non-teacher certification) is designed for individuals from allied professions such as school psychology, social work, and health fields, as well as classroom teachers who are not special education certified. A Bachelor’s degree is required for admission. The certificate is comprised of four courses.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this program is to provide knowledge about autism spectrum disorders. In no way does completion of the courses provide authority to operate as a licensed professional unless doing so within the scope of a professionally licensed practice.

Foundations Courses

(9 credits)

EEC (0810) 640 - Diagnosis of and Intervention in Autism Credits: 3.00
(10 hours of fieldwork)
EEC (0810) 650 - Educating Students with Autism Classified at Levels 2 and 3 Credits: 3.00
(Includes 75 hours of Psychology fieldwork, 20 hours of Education fieldwork)
EEC (0810) 660 - Educating Students with Autism Classified at Level 1 Credits: 3.00
(Includes 75 hours of Psychology fieldwork, 20 hours of Education fieldwork)

Electives

(3 credits)

Choose one course:
SPY (0504) 626 - Counseling Students in the Autism Spectrum Credits: 3.00
EEC (0810) 670 - Educating Students with Autism: From Theory and Research to Practice Credits: 3.00
XXX XXX Advisor approved Credits: 3.00