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Twin Cities Campus
Autism Spectrum Disorders CertificateEducational Psychology
College of Education and Human Development
The certificate program in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is designed to prepare teachers and related service personnel to design and deliver services to children and youth with ASD and their families.
ASD are developmental disorders of neurobiological origin that can affect intellectual functioning, social abilities, and language and communication skills.
This 14-credit program offers specialized training in methods of assessment, intervention, and treatment evaluation. Admission is open to graduate and undergraduate students. 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 psychology and education professionals.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
A GPA above 2.0 is preferred for the following:
All applicants must submit the following materials:
- Two letters of recommendation on letterhead stationery from individuals who can address the applicant's abilities to work in a professional context with this population
- Typed goal statement (no more than one page)
- Completed application
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended or currently attending, except the University of Minnesota. For students not currently in a University of Minnesota program, transcripts must be received from the issuing school in a sealed and stamped envelope.
- Foreign transcript evaluation (if applicable) from an accredited reviewer (ECS http://www.ece.org/ or WES http://www.wes.org/students/index.asp).
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
General Requirements
All students in baccalaureate degree programs are required to complete general University and college requirements including writing and liberal education courses. For more information about University-wide requirements, see the
liberal education requirements.
Required courses for the major, minor or certificate in which a student receives a D grade (with or without plus or minus) do not count toward the major, minor or certificate (including transfer courses).
Program Requirements
All coursework must be completed for the certificate. Students will have a maximum of four years to do so. Students must maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA in certificate coursework to remain in the program. A minimum grade of B is required for successful completion of the required practicum course EPSY 5702. All coursework must be completed prior to the practicum. Before registering for EPSY 5702, candidates must pass a criminal background check. The candidate must pay any background check fees.
Required Coursework
Students must complete 11 credits of the following coursework.
EPSY 5609 - Infants and Toddlers with Delays/Disabilities: Family-Centered Approaches to Early Intervention
(3.0 cr)
EPSY 5616W - Classroom Management and Behavior Analytic Problem Solving
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
EPSY 5661 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
(3.0 cr)
EPSY 5702 - Applied Behavior Analysis: Supervision Seminar I
(1.0 cr)
Elective Courses
Students must complete an additional 3 credits by completing one of these listed courses. Other courses may fulfuill this requirement with prior approval from the program coordinator.
EPSY 5604 - Transition From School to Work and Community Living for Persons With Special Needs
(3.0 cr)
or
EPSY 5622 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
or
EPSY 5636 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
or
EPSY 5656 - Advanced Issues in Emotional Behavior Disorders
(3.0 cr)
or
SLHS 5606 - Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(3.0 cr)
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | EPsy 4609/EPsy 5609 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | EPsy 3616W/ EPsy 5616W |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | EPsy 4604/EPsy 5604 |
Typically offered: | Every Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |