Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders

New Program to Begin February, 2010!

Do you currently serve students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or do you desire to? Prepare yourself to understand and serve them more effectively by obtaining a certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

ASD is the fastest growing categories of disabilities. Students with ASD are found in all classrooms in both public and private schools. Yet, most educators have never received specified training.

School administrators know the advantage of hiring teachers or other licensed professionals with a background in ASD. Training will allow you to better serve your students and their families.

Ideal Learners

Licensed special education teachers
Teachers currently serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Autism Specialists
Occupational Therapists
Speech/Language Pathologists
Developmental Adapted Physical Education Teachers
School Psychologists

Competencies

This certificate program is designed to meet the competency categories for students with ASD, as identified by the Minnesota Autism Project, including:

Foundations in the education of ASD students
Development and characteristics
Individual learning differences
Instructional strategies
Learning environments and social interactions
Language/communication in the education
Instructional planning
Assessment
Professional and ethical practice
Collaboration

Complete your Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders

10 semester credits
Register once for the entire program
Attend class with a supportive group of busy adults
Be evaluated primarily on written assignments, projects, presentations, class discussions, and small group participation
Instructors are professionals working in the field of ASD

Schedule designed for busy adults

Take 1 course at a time
Complete course work in approximately 1 year
Meet on Bethel's campus (near 35W and 694)
Park for free

Get started on your Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders today !

Currently accepting applications.