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Certificate

Interprofessional Certificate in Autism

Virtual Open House - Thursday, June 4: 5–6:15pm

Join us at one of our upcoming virtual Graduate School Open House events on Zoom! You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµapp, participate in a Q&A with current students, and meet key program representatives.

What You'll Learn

The Interprofessional Certificate in Autism requires a minimum of 12 semester hours. This certificate is designed to prepare professionals from special education, psychology, communication sciences and disorders, and other possible disciplines (general education, social work, etc.) who are supporting individuals with autism.

The Interprofessional Certificate in Autism is an online program. Students from a variety of different disciplines will learn interprofessional collaboration and team building skills to effectively acquire information about supporting individuals with autism and other possible comorbid conditions. This program provides interprofessional collaboration strategies when supporting individuals with autism as well as their families. A significant amount of content will include how to assess and provide evidence-based practices when supporting individuals with autism who may also have comorbid conditions such as intellectual disabilities.

Next Steps

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Degree Options

School

College of Education and Allied Professions

Location

Online

Requirements

PSY 600 , SPED 600, CSD 600, CSD 601

 Time to Complete: 

 Varies based on course sequencing

Typically completed within two summer sessions

 Credits:

Minimum of 12 semester hours

Application : 

Apply through the WCU Graduate School
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Get In Touch

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Karena Cooper-Duffy

Professor, SPED Graduate Program Coordinator
School of Teaching and Learning