Teaching Students with Autism (TSA) Graduate Certificate Program (Non-Degree)

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Certificate Requirements — 12 Credits

This certificate program was designed to increase the knowledge school-based personnel have when teaching students with autism. It is a 4-course online series designed to prepare teachers and related service providers (e.g., speech Therapists, Occupational Therapist, School Psychologist) to deliver instruction to students with autism using scientifically-based strategies. Using the current research literature, courses were developed to determine the content and sequence of the courses. Currently there are no teacher standards specifically for working with students with autism, therefore teacher standards are not addressed on the syllabi.

Participants will engage in a variety of learning opportunities throughout the courses including video-enhanced learning modules and technology enhanced discussions. Curriculum will include an overview of autism and teaching strategies, administering and interpreting assessments for instructional planning, applying scientifically-based teaching strategies to increase academic achievement, increasing communication, sensory, and social skills, and addressing behavioral challenges for students with autism.

Degree Requirements

Required Credits - 12 credits

EDSE 678	Strategies for Students with Autism/Significant Needs	3
EDSE 624	Communication, Sensory, and Social Skills Strategies for Working with Students with Autism	3
EDSE 625	Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers	3
EDSE 626	Instructional and Behavioral Interventions for Students on the Autism Spectrum	3