Program of Study - Autism Certificate

Delivered through face-to-face instruction on the W&M campus by expert faculty, the certificate provides a foundational understanding of autism as well as advanced classroom management skills, enhancing the repertoire of skills and understanding to manage severe and persistent problem behavior in the classroom. The program also offers a focus on collaboration, providing valuable skills to establish and maintain the positive collaborative relationships involved in the wrap-around service model most effective in supporting students with autism and other disabilities.

Required Courses

In addition to coursework listed below, students complete 15 hours of fieldwork, which may consist of practicum and/or internships. All classes are offered in the evening to accommodate working professionals.

CRIN X54 Characteristics and Adaptations for Students with Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder (3)  

 CRIN X57 Advanced Procedures in Classroom Management and Social Intervention (3)  

CRIN X87 Collaboration for Teaching and Learning (3) *

*Current students in the School Psychology  program can substitute EDUC P56  for this requirement.

Total Credit Hours:  9

Admission

If you are not currently a graduate student at the School of Education, please submit an online application. (Information found on our SOE Admissions website.) Currently active, degree-seeking students in the School of Education do not need to complete the online application, they should submit the Autism Certificate Election Form, also found on the SOE website.

Completion

Students must “Apply to Graduate” through the University Registrar’s Office” for the semester of expected Certificate completion.