The program is for an individual seeking an initial teaching license, add-on teaching license, or additional knowledge in autism spectrum disorders. Students work with an advisor to determine a plan of study for all courses needed.
Program Requirements
Restricted Electives
The Autism Spectrum Disorders Graduate Certificate is a variable certificate with 10 to 14 credits.
Core Competency Courses - Choose 7 - 11 Credit(s). This certificate is specifically designed to meet MN Board of Teaching (BOT) Licensure Standards. A student admitted to this program must work with an advisor to determine the exact number of credits needed to meet MN BOT licensure standards.
This course will focus primarily on educational program development for children with autism. Students will learn to build visual schedules and write social stories to affect the behavior of students with autism. Students will learn the importance of individualized program development and legal issues surrounding appropriate programming.
Prerequisites:
none
One of 4 required courses for the certificate in ASD. This class will focus on current stressors affecting teachers, caregivers, and family members dealing with issues related to Autism.
Prerequisites:
none
Field experience with students with autism spectrum disorders. Designed to professionalize educational experience and ensure license standards competency. Take with SPED 656 (initial) or 659 (add-on license). All course work related to special education must be completed. Professor permission required.
Prerequisites:
none
Licensure Requirement - Choose 3 Credit(s). Students without an existing special education license are required to take SPED 656.
This is an accompanying course for initial licensure Special Education teacher candidates in the areas of ASD, DCD, EBD, LD, and ECSE.
Prerequisites:
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This course is an accompanying course for all advanced licensure Special Education teacher candidates.
Prerequisites:
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Students seeking a MN teaching license must work with their advisor to determine which, if any, courses are needed from the department's other certificate programs. Up to an additional 34 credits of coursework may be required to meet state standards.
Degree Certificate
Major Credits 10
Total Credits 10
Locations Online
Career Cluster Education and Training
Accreditation
CAEP
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
This program satisfies licensure-to-practice standards for Minnesota and may satisfy standards for other states or US territories.
