Autism Spectrum Disorder 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.
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 | ||
| SED 821 | MSD Tech/Research-Based Strat 1 | 3 |
| or SED 837 | Applied Behavior Analysis | |
| Choose from three hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Practice Seminar II (two hours) 2 | ||
| 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) 2 | ||
| Research Project/Thesis Option | ||
| Independent Work in Psychology | ||
| Externship in Comm Disorders | ||
| School 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 | 18 | |
- 1
For students who have previously taken SED 590
- 2
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.