The Online Autism Specialist Graduate Certificate is ideal for educators who want to increase their understanding of working with children affected with autism.
The Autism Specialist Certificate is designed for professionals with undergraduate degrees in education or related fields to work with individuals on the autism spectrum using advanced knowledge and skills specific to autism spectrum disorders and that are evidence based.
No requirements to come to campus.
Enhance your career and expand your knowledge.
For awarding teaching licenses.
This program offers a high quality, practitioner-oriented approach that is committed to developing highly-qualified and effective professionals.
The Autism Specialist Certificate is 15-credits.
Courses for the Autism Specialist Certificate may include;
All credits in the certificate can count toward a Master of Science in Education in Special Education through the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Students must maintain a grade of C or better in all courses.
To qualify for admission to the certificate program, students must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution and meet graduate admission criteria.
If you do not meet the graduate admission criteria, please email us to determine if you could be admitted on a conditional basis.
International students must meet additional criteria and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for information and assistance.