Autism in the Classroom Graduate Certificate

The Autism in the Classroom Graduate Certificate provides a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs and strengths of autistic students and their families. You will learn 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 autistic students and their families.

Program Highlights

acquisition of specialized knowledge, skills and dispositions to be leaders in your schools and communities in serving autistic students 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 expert faculty and national leaders in the area of autism
opportunities to engage with local community partners who specialize in supporting autistic individuals and their families

View certificate requirements in the Graduate Catalog.