Educating Individuals with Autism

The focus of this post-baccalaureate certificate program is to provide comprehensive, evidence-based information on creating effective educational programming for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. After completing the 12-credit program, students will be able to:

• assess individuals with autism spectrum disorders to effectively provide instruction;
• develop strategies to enhance social, behavioral, communication, and academic gains;
• strengthen professional skills to work with families; and
• develop professional competencies to work with other educators and personnel in related disciplines.

1. EBP: Students will be able to define, apply, and explain evidence based practices in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
2. ASSESSMENT: Students will be able to assess individuals with autism spectrum disorders to effectively provide instruction.
3. STRATEGIES: Students will be able to develop strategies to enhance social, behavioral, communication, and academic gains in individuals with autism.
4. FAMILY: Students will be able to display professional skills to work with families of individuals with autism.
5. PROF COMPETENCIES: Students will develop professional competencies to work with other educators and personnel in related disciplines.

Degree Requirements and Academic Credentials:
4-6 year Bachelor's Degree.
Official transcript; official certification of degree and date awarded; documents required in English only. Documents must be issued by the school with the official stamps and signature.

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