Advanced Graduate Study in Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate

Objectives

This program provides educators in regular and special education settings with the background and fieldwork needed to effectively assist children identified with Autism spectrum disorders. Families and other professionals, such as school administrators, guidance and adjustment counselors, social workers, nurses, and occupational and physical therapists, working with children on the Autism spectrum may also benefit from this program.

Program Requirements

Applicants to this program must have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in education or a related field
• An initial educator license or a minimum of three years of experience working directly with children on the Autism spectrum or in a related field (social work, nursing), and/or
• Permission of the program coordinator

All candidates must complete all four courses at Salem State University with a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 to receive the graduate certificate.

Course Requirements (12 credits)

• EDS 840 - Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Overview
• EDS 845 - Autism Spectrum Disorders: Interventions in the Classroom and Home
• EDS 852 - Autism Spectrum Disorders: Social and Behavioral Interventions
• EDS 855 - Autism Spectrum Disorders: Family Impact and Advocacy

Total Credits: 12