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Autism Spectrum Disorder (Undergraduate Certificate)

Develop a deeper understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

This 100% online undergraduate certificate program will help you to better understand individuals with ASD and how to support them in day-to-day activities.

Program Snapshot
Program type:
Certificates/Programs - Undergraduate
Format:
Online
Est. time to complete:
1 year
Credit hours:
12

Why Earn an Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate Online at UND?

This part-time, flexible online Autism Spectrum Disorder Undergraduate Certificate is designed for parents, grandparents, general educators, administrators, office professionals, paraprofessionals and others who work with individuals with ASD. Through this certificate program you will gain the skills and tools needed to effectively address the many and varied challenges individuals with ASD face.

UND's online autism spectrum disorder program will allow you to:

  • Understand the characteristics of ASD and the impact on individuals with ASD and their families.
  • Learn specific, evidence-based strategies to support individuals with ASD across a variety of settings.
  • Understand the educational and vocational supports needed by individuals with ASD, including frequently used accommodations.

Special Education program by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

ASD Certificate Overview

 

  • Designed for friends, family, practitioners or professionals who work with individuals with ASD.

  • Get help from responsive faculty, one-on-one advising and customized program of study.

  • View recorded lectures, access course materials, submit assignments and take tests at the time of day and place of your choice.

  • Learn from highly qualified instructors with more than 60 years of combined experience in working with children who have special needs and their families.

ASD Certificate Outcomes

 
59 

1 in 59 children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.*

60K

Median annual salary for special education teachers.**

*Autismspeaks.org
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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 an 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 Disorder

An Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

  • Autism (Therapies)
  • Curriculum Development
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Psychotherapy

UND Autism Spectrum Disorder Alumni

Autism Spectrum Disorder alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:

  • Fargo Public Schools
  • Abbott & Burckhart Therapy
  • Acute, LLC
  • American Airlines Group, Inc.
  • Anne Carlsen Center
  • Appleton Area School District

 

ASD Certificate Courses You Could Take

 

SPED 460. Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder. 3 Credits.

This is the introductory course in a sequence of interdisciplinary courses focusing on autism spectrum disorder. Its central purpose is to encourage parents and caregivers of individuals with autism spectrum disorder to engage in reflective thinking about and critical analysis of the many and varied issues, e.g., identification, educational placement, effective treatments, vocational training, related to the provision of quality lifelong supports for these individuals. Prerequisites: Completed degree from a related field of study, or seniors who have completed T&L 315, and are completing an undergrad degree from a related field of study. F,S.

SPED 461. 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.

SPED 467. ASD Assessment. 3 Credits.

This course is a required course in a sequence of interdisciplinary courses focusing on autistic spectrum disorders (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. F,S.

SPED 462. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Supports Across the Lifespan. 3 Credits.

This course is in a sequence of interdisciplinary courses focusing on autistic 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 for and family members of persons with ASD, b) to provide current information regarding career/vocational options related to transition from high school through adult life, e.g., young adults, middle-aged adults, older adults, and c) to provide current information regarding legal issues related to the provision of lifelong supports for persons with ASD. F.

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