Graduate Certificate in:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Certificate Description
This graduate certificate will allow students to study the educational needs of learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The graduate certificate will introduce students to the characteristics of ASD, the assessment needs of students with ASD, the social and communication profiles and educational needs of these learners, the unique behavioral characteristics of this population, and will teach educational strategies which benefit learners with an ASD disorder. This program will be available to graduate students and will offer those who wish to possess advanced knowledge in this disorder the opportunity to increase their understading of the disorder as well as the available current research on educational needs and interventions which have data to support their implementation. Completion of this graduate certificate does not lead to a teaching certificate or endorsement. This is an online graduate certificate program.
Admission Requirements
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Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study form indicating Graduate Special under "Program Admission Requested".
Undergraduate and other transcripts sent directly from the institution to the Graduate Studies Office.
Non-refundable $20.00 fee for first-time applicants to Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Certificate Requirements (15 credits)
SpEd 431/531 Survey of Autism Spectrum Disorder* (2)
SpEd 432/532 Identification and Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders** (3)
SpEd 434/534 Instructional Strategies for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (3)
SpEd 435/535 Instructional Strategies for Learners with Asperger Disorder (2)
SpEd 436/536 Communication Strategies and Social Skills for Students with ASD (2)
SpEd 471/571 Behavior and Environment Management (3)
*SpEd 431/531 is a prerequisite for all other courses in the certificate
**SpEd 432/532 requires prior approved assessment coursework and instructor consent
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| Camille Brandt Special Education Department Minnesota State University Moorhead |
Graduate Studies Office Minnesota State University Moorhead 1104 7th Avenue South Moorhead, MN 56563 (218) 477-2344 e-mail: graduate@mnstate.edu Application for Admission to Graduate Study |