Autism spectrum disorders
The certificate program in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is
designed to prepare teachers and related service personnel to
design and deliver services to children and youth with ASD and
their families.
Demand is rising for professionals with training in this
field. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH),
approximately 2 to 6 per 1,000 children have a diagnosis of
autism spectrum disorders (ASD), with some recent studies citing
dramatic apparent increases in prevalence in certain locales. In
Minnesota 8,588 school-age children are identified with ASD (State
of Minnesota Child Count, 2006).
Certificate coursework prepares students with the most
effective instructional and behavioral methods for this
population. Students also complete a practicum course designed
to demonstrate competencies learned in their coursework. The
practicum will be supervised by qualified professionals and will
be tailored to each student’s current skills, stated needs, and
previous experiences. Curriculum will also include ethical
issues related to treatment delivery, the need for supervision
by qualified professionals, and the limits of candidates’
individual skills.
Certificate in autism spectrum disorders
Program
overview
Departments
Department
of Educational Psychology
Department of Speech-Language-Hearing
Sciences
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