The certificate program in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is designed to prepare teachers and related service personnel to design and deliver services to children and youth with ASD and their families. This 12-credit program provides a broad overview of major issues in ASD and specialized training in methods of assessment, intervention, and treatment evaluation. This program offers professional development opportunities for autism resource specialists, public and private social service agency staff, personnel at public and private schools, treatment facility personnel, and other human service professionals.
Intake: Fall and Spring
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected January 2023
Anyone who has or will obtain a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a comparable degree from an officially recognized college or university outside the U.S. may apply for graduate admission
International students wishing to complete the certificate must be admitted to a degree program at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Graduate applicants must have a minimum 2.80 GPA in an undergraduate degree and 3.00 in graduate coursework from accredited institutions.
English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT – Total Score: 79; Writing Subscore: 21; Reading Subscore: 19; IELTS Academic – Total Score: 6.5; Writing Subscore: 6.5; Reading Subscore: 6.5; Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) – Total Score: 59; Writing Subscrore: 59; Reading Subscore: 59; Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) C1 Advanced – Total Score: 180; Writing Subscore: 180; Reading Subscore: 180.
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