Applied psychology in educational and community setting (APECS) minor

Obtain a certificate that demonstrates advanced expertise in working with individuals with ASD in school settings. This certificate does not lead to a teaching license, but may be combined with one of our other teaching licensure programs. The certificate program is available to any undergraduate or graduate student.

Careers:

This minor is a good choice for students who wish to pursue future graduate education in educational psychology, social work, counseling, college student personnel, youth development, teaching, or other related fields.

Educational psychology research minor

Study the psychological processes critical to education. Put your research to work--in local schools and with members of diverse communities--to help our neighbors succeed at school and work.

Careers:

• Faculty (after completing a PhD) training the next generation of researchers and scientist-practitioners in: psychological foundations of education, quantitative methods in education, school psychology, special education, and related fields
• Research scientists at: universities and other educational settings, companies, government agencies, human and social service organizations, health care organizations, and research and development centers

Online autism spectrum disorder certificate

As a student in the ASD certificate program, you’ll receive specialized training in assessment, intervention, and treatment evaluation. You’ll leave the program equipped with the most effective instructional and behavioral methods for working with individuals with ASD from infancy to age 21. Additional areas of focus include: ethical issues related to treatment delivery, the need for supervision by qualified professionals, and the limits of candidates’ individual skills.

Careers:

• Speech-language pathologists, occupational
• Physical therapists
• Medical professionals
• Social workers
• Educational professionals, including special education majors, who would like to gain additional content knowledge about working with individuals with ASD

Talent development and gifted education certificate

Develop, implement, and supervise programs to teach gifted and talented students in K-12, postsecondary schools and other settings with a certificate in talent development and gifted education.

Careers:

• Teachers
• School administrators
• Education professionals
• Other individuals with an interest in K-12 and postsecondary schools