Autism Spectrum Disorder, University Certificate
The Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate provides integrated multidisciplinary training in autism and related disorders. Participation is limited to students enrolled in graduate degree programs in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Communication Disorders, and Special Education. Admission to one of the designated graduate degree programs does not guarantee admission to the certificate program. Post-degree students with graduate degrees in one of these fields will also be considered, although the focus of the certificate is on pre-service training. Students seeking admission to the certificate program should contact their graduate program advisor for information. A total of 18 credit hours is required for candidates for the Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate, including 1 course in each of the four participating disciplines (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Communication Disorders, and Special Education), one discipline specific practicum in autism spectrum disorders, and a capstone course in autism spectrum disorders.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 42.9999
A total of 18 credit hours is required for candidates for the Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate, including 1 course in each of the four participating disciplines (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Communication Disorders, and Special Education), one discipline-specific practicum in autism spectrum disorders, and a capstone course in autism spectrum disorders.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| OTS 863 | Occupation & Sensory Process | 3 |
| PSY 777 | The Autism Spectrum | 3 |
| Choose from three hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Language Disorders | ||
| Diagnosis of Comm Disorders | ||
| Augment & Alternat Comm System | ||
| Choose from three hours of the following (for students who have previously taken SED 305 and 390) | ||
| Behavior Disorders | ||
or SED 817 | Behavior Disorders | |
| Early Ch Spec Ed Partnerships | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis for Students with Disabilities | ||
| Choose from three hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Practice Seminar II (two hours) 1 | ||
| Practicum | ||
| Practicum in Clinical Psy | ||
| Grad Pract: Speech-Lang Path | ||
| Practicum in Special Education | ||
| Choose from three hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Community Practice Fieldwork (four hours) 1 | ||
| Research Project/Thesis Option | ||
| Independent Work in Psychology | ||
| Externship: Healthcare Experiences in CD | ||
| Externship: School-based Experiences in CD | ||
| Capstone Research Project | ||
| Internship in School PSY | ||
| Internship in Clinical Psych | ||
| Thesis Research | ||
| Comprehensive Examination | ||
| GRD 858N | Autism Spect Oral Comp Ex | 0 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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OTS 831 Practice Seminar II must be paired with OTS 846 Community Practice Fieldwork to equal six hours.
Comprehensive Examination
In addition to the exit requirements for their degree, candidates for the certificate will be required to successfully complete an oral examination on Autism Spectrum Disorders and register for GRD 858N Autism Spect Oral Comp Ex.