Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Enhance your skills and gain advanced credentials to implement evidence-based and research-based practices when working with individuals with autism through this 15-hour online graduate certificate program. This program is ideal for special educators, related service providers, and other stakeholders who serve the ASD population. The online modality provides the flexibility for students to attend class from any location. Many courses are synchronous, and students will log-on during prescribed class times.
This online certificate program will allow educators to gain the skills necessary to serve as specialists in district and school-wide programs to support students with autism in improving areas of communication, socialization, behavior, and access to the general education curriculum.
At a Glance
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Credits and Tuition Cost (2024-2025)
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Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder overview
What You'll Learn
Through this online graduate certificate program, students will be able to:
a) demonstrate an understanding of the history and current trends in the field of autism
b) select, implement, and provide instruction to others on evidence-based and research-based instructional strategies
c) identify a range of environmental supports, particularly organization and structure, that can help create predictable environments to maximize success for learning, independence, etc.
d) implement knowledge gained in focus-area coursework
e) consider various perspectives of autism as they related to the learning objectives covered in each course
Course Examples
- EDS 660 - Contemporary Topics in ASD
- EDS 661 – Advanced Instructional Strategies for Individuals with ASD
- EDS 663 – ASD Institute
- 2 approved electives of your choice
How to Apply
Application Requirements
Standard graduate application requirements apply.
Student may submit an optional Statement of Purpose with their application.
Admissions Criteria
Deadlines
Fall 2025
Spring 2025
Summer 2025
Distance Learning
Licensure & Authorization
Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa.
AUTHORIZATION & LICENSURE INFOStudent Support
Once you become a student, you will have access to a wide variety of academic support services to maximize your success. These services are available completely online to meet the needs of our online students.