Develop a deeper understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders so you can support the
strengths and challenges of inouc:dividuals with ASD.
Prepare to serve people with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This 100% online graduate
certificate program will prepare you to work in home-based settings; schools, hospitals,
state and private institutions; or other human service agencies. You'll learn the
latest methods, research and training associated with ASD.
Program type:
Certificate - Graduate
Format:
Online
Est. time to complete:
1 year
Credit hours:
12
Why earn an autism spectrum disorders certificate online?
Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 1
Spring:
Dec. 1
Summer:
May 1
This part-time, flexible online Autism Spectrum Disorders graduate certificate is
designed for parents, practitioners or professionals who work with individuals with
ASD. It provides you with the skills and tools you need to effectively address the
many and varied challenges they face.
UND's online autism program will allow you to:
Learn research supported methods for working with individuals with Autism Spectrum
Disorders or Pervasive Developmental Disorders and their caregivers/families.
Receive specialized training and resources designed for professionals, parents and
other caregivers.
Review the latest research on providing quality, lifelong services.
Gain access to a support network for families, practitioners and professionals who
work with individuals that have ASD or PDD in rural settings.
Designed for parents, practitioners, or professionals who work with individuals with
ASD.
Learn from highly qualified instructors with more than 60 years of combined experience
in working with children who have special needs and their families.
Get help from responsive faculty, one-on-one advising and customized program of study.
Careers Helping Those with Autism
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1 in 59 children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
Graduates of this online program are ready to serve individuals with ASD in a variety
of settings including at home or in schools, hospitals, state and private institutions,
or other human service agencies. You'll gain understanding in:
History, characteristics and theories associated with the spectrum.
Programs and methods that are most commonly applied in practice with persons with
ASD or are most frequently discussed in professional literature.
Chronic stressors experienced by caregivers and family members of persons with ASD.
Career/vocational options as related to the transition from high school through adult
life.
Legal issues related to the provision of lifelong supports for persons with ASD.
Role and future of medicine and interventions for persons with ASD, including issues
related to conducting wellness examinations, medication treatments available and treatments
currently being studied.
When You Earn a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders
An Autism Spectrum Disorders certificate gives you the strategic skills you need,
including:
Autism (Therapies)
Curriculum Development
Speech-Language Pathology
Psychotherapy
UND Autism Spectrum Disorders Alumni
Autism Spectrum Disorders alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:
Public Schools
Abbott & Burckhart Therapy
Acute, LLC
American Airlines Group, Inc.
Anne Carlsen Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate Courses
SPED 561. Methods for Autism Spectrum Disorder. 3 Credits.
This is a required course in a sequence of interdisciplinary courses focusing on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Its central purpose is to address commonly implemented intervention strategies, particularly those considered to be evidence based or research supported in the field of ASD. This course examines the current literature base supporting various interventions and strategies with a focus on matching the needs and strengths of individuals with ASD to the most appropriate intervention method based on data driven practice and research support for a particular intervention. F,S,SS.
SPED 567. Assessment in Autism Spectrum Disorder. 3 Credits.
This course is a required course in a sequence of interdisciplinary courses focusing on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This course will address the entire process of program planning for students with ASD including screening, evaluative assessment, ongoing assessment, using assessment to guide intervention planning, and monitoring progress. Students will explore a variety of methods and tools commonly used with individuals with ASD; specifically, standardized assessments, checklists, rating scales, structured observation tools, and curricular based assessments. Its central focus is on assessing the ongoing needs and strengths of individuals with ASD in order to plan successful interventions in further differentiating instruction. S,SS.
SPED 562. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Supports Across the Lifespan. 3 Credits.
This course is in a sequence of interdisciplinary courses focusing on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Issues related to parental reactions to diagnosis, stressors at home and school, strategies for empowering families, transitional situations for individuals with ASD, transitions to jobs and college, and legal issues will be explored. The central purpose of the course is threefold: a) to provide current information related to the chronic stressors experienced by caregivers and/or family members of persons with ASD; b) to provide current information regarding career/vocational options related to transitions from high school through adult life; and c) to provide current information regarding legal issues related to the provision of lifelong supports for persons with ASD. Prerequisite: Completed degree from a related field of study. S.
SPED 564. Structured Teaching. 3 Credits.
This is an elective course in the sequence of interdisciplinary courses focusing on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Its central purpose is to encourage parents and caregivers of individuals with ASD to engage in reflective thinking about and critical analysis of this educational approach. F.
SPED 565. Methods for Students with Asperger Syndrome. 3 Credits.
This course is in a sequence of interdisciplinary courses focusing on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specifically focusing on those individuals with a diagnosis of high functioning autism, Asperger syndrome, or ASD with lower levels of support. The purpose of this course is to equip individuals interacting and working with people with high functioning ASD. Assessment, functional analysis, evidence-based practices, and transition will be addressed. Prerequisite: A completed degree from a related field of study. SS.
SPED 566. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Intensive Early Intervention. 3 Credits.
This is an elective course in the sequence of interdisciplinary courses focusing on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) birth to age six. Topics addressed will include basic characteristics of young children with ASD, the developmental implications for the children and their families, and research-supported early interventions utilizing a family-centered approach with an emphasis on natural learning opportunities. Prerequisite: A completed degree from a related field of study. F,SS.
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