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Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder is designed for in-service general and special education teachers, related service professionals and parents seeking advanced instructional skills in communication, social and behavioral interventions for students with significant support needs.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Sciences  |  Department: Special Education  |  Duration: 18 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Students complete 18 credit hours at UNM: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis, Teaching Students with Intellectual Disability and Severe Disabilities, Teaching Students with Intensive Communication Needs, Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Research and Teaching-Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder, and an Advanced Field Experience, plus an approved final capstone project.

Career pathways

Teachers, related service professionals (e.g. speech/language pathologists) and parents seeking specialist ASD training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Go to http://www.unm.edu/apply/ to complete the online Graduate Application. There is a non-refundable application fee (paid with credit card online as part of your Graduate Application). Click “Albuquerque Campus Applications”. Click “Graduate Application”. It will take you to Graduate & Professional Program page. Create an account. Follow the Submission Instructions below and submit your online application. Every degree or certificate program needs a separate application. Even if you are a current student, this step still needs to be completed for the ASD Certificate. Write a one-page letter of intent, addressing why you are interested in Autism Spectrum Disorder and how you will benefit from this graduate certificate. Submit one (un)official transcript from each college you have attended, except UNM. Official transcripts must be sent to Office of Admissions. Complete and attach the...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 18 credit hours

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