Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Education

Department of Educational Specialties

Autism Spectrum Disorders (School-Based), Graduate Certificate


Academic Information

This plan will not be available to new students after Summer 2024

This plan is no longer offered at the Flagstaff Campus.

This certificate plan is appropriate if you desire specialized training in autism spectrum disorders for school-based populations.

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Education

Department of Educational Specialties

Autism Spectrum Disorders (School-Based), Graduate Certificate


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What Can I Do with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders (School-Based)?

This certificate plan is appropriate if you desire specialized training in autism spectrum disorders for school-based populations. This graduate certificate through Northern Arizona University prepares candidates to work with parents, teachers, direct care staff or others who support children with ASD. After successfully completing these courses, you will receive an NAU graduate certificate in the area of autism. Successful graduates are qualified to be an Autism Specialist or Autism Support Professional (ASP).

If you are from a disability-related field, you may complete this plan as part of your graduate studies or as a stand-alone certificate.

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Education

Department of Educational Specialties

Autism Spectrum Disorders (School-Based), Graduate Certificate


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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Education

Department of Educational Specialties

Autism Spectrum Disorders (School-Based), Graduate Certificate


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 15
Additional Admission Requirements

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

Fieldwork Experience/Internship Fieldwork Experience/Internship is required.
Some online/blended coursework Required

Purpose Statement

Graduate Certificate program in Autism Spectrum Disorders prepares students to provide leadership to school and/or agency teams in order to meet the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the school setting.  As the number of autism diagnoses continues to climb, the demand for professionals with the knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders and the ability to adapt teaching and learning environments to support these students has become a strong need in the educational professions.  In our program, teachers and leaders of elementary and secondary institutions learn how to plan and develop meaningful instruction and assessment by using evidence-based instructional strategies that support these students in their classroom and social environments.  Our students also learn how to remain on top of their field, using the most current research to adapt their teaching and leadership practices for students having Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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Department of Educational Specialties

Autism Spectrum Disorders (School-Based), Graduate Certificate


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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

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Department of Educational Specialties

Autism Spectrum Disorders (School-Based), Graduate Certificate


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