Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A graduate certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder is ideal for individuals looking to specialize in supporting individuals with autism, particularly those in education, healthcare, or therapeutic settings. Graduates often pursue careers as special education teachers, behavior analysts, or clinical therapists, working in schools, healthcare facilities, or community organizations to develop and implement individualized interventions, support services, and inclusive practices for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Program Overview
Enhance your skills and gain advanced credentials to implement evidence-based and research-based practices when working with individuals with autism through this 15-hour online graduate certificate program. This program is ideal for special educators, related service providers, and other stakeholders who serve the ASD population. The online modality provides the flexibility for students to attend class from any location. Many courses are synchronous, and students will log-on during prescribed class times.
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Requirements
Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Deadlines
Domestic
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Fall
- 07/25/2025
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Spring
- 12/12/2025
International
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Fall
- 04/15/2025
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Spring
- 09/15/2025
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What You'll Learn
This certificate provides special education teachers and related personnel from across the state with advanced credentials that will allow them to implement evidence-based and research-based strategies. The certificate will accomplish the following: (a) efficiently and effectively equip professionals to meet federal and state demands for quality; (b) provide professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify, use, and recommend research-based practices for students who have ASD, including students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; and (c) provide personnel with knowledge and skills to work collaboratively with district and school-level teams. The specialized five course ASD graduate certificate program will include competencies in the following areas: (a) implementing evidence-based and research-based instruction, (b) using data from formal and informal assessments to guide instruction, and (c) serving as specialists in district and school-wide programs to support students with autism in improving areas of communication, socialization, behavior, and access to the general education curriculum.
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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As a graduate student, there are additional opportunities for student funding. Once you are admitted into a degree-bearing graduate program at UK, you can apply for a wide variety of financial assistance, including assistantships and fellowships. These opportunities can be tied to your program’s availability, so you should inquire with your program director about opportunities available within your program!
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