Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Develop a deeper understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders so you can support the strengths and challenges of individuals 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.

Department: Department of Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice | Duration: 1 year (12 credit hours) | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall (Aug. 1), Spring (Dec. 1), Summer (May 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Skip Section Navigation Autism Spectrum Disorders (Certificate) Autism Spectrum Disorders (Certificate) Requirements Tuition & Fees How To Apply Autism Graduate Certificate Requirements Upon offer of admission, the following will be required: Successful passage of FBI criminal background check Required courses include SPED 560 ASD: Foundations and Brain Based Differences; SPED 561 Methods for Autism Spectrum Disorder; SPED 567 Assessment in Autism Spectrum Disorder; SPED 562 Autism Spectrum Disorder: Supports Across the Lifespan; SPED 563 Autism Spectrum Disorder: Medical Issues and Trends; SPED 564 ASD: Structured Teaching.

Career pathways

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: Autism (Therapies), Curriculum Development, Speech-Language Pathology, Psychotherapy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements Online application and fee of $35 (the application fee is waived for McNair Scholars). One official copy of ALL college and/or university academic transcripts. ASD Graduate Certificate Course List Code Title Credits Required Courses SPED 560 ASD: Foundations and Brain Based Differences 3 SPED 561 Methods for Autism Spectrum Disorder 3 SPED 567 Assessment in Autism Spectrum Disorder 3 Elective Courses Select one of the following: 3 SPED 562 Autism Spectrum Disorder: Supports Across the Lifespan SPED 563 Autism Spectrum Disorder: Medical Issues and Trends SPED 564 ASD: Structured Teaching SPED 565 ASD: Level 1 Supports and Foundations SPED 566 Autism Spectrum Disorder: Intensive Early Intervention SPED 583 Internship: Autism Spectrum Disorder Other courses as approved by the faculty advisor Total Credits 12 The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

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.

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

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