Graduate Certificate in the Education of Students with Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders Online from Johns Hopkins University

Graduate Certificate in the Education of Students with Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Address:

2800 N Charles St

Baltimore, MD 21218

United States

Phone:

1-877-548-7631

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Program Information

Degrees Offered:

Graduate Certificate in the Education of Students with Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Format: Online

Program Description:

This 18-credit, online certificate is designed for parents, certified educators, educational support personnel, and interested members of the community to gain practical knowledge for supporting children and adults diagnosed with autism. The program addresses the wide range of competencies that are necessary for the provision of effective educational programming for students who are diagnosed with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders.

Students may combine this certificate with a second certificate in special education to pursue the Master of Science in General Special Education Studies.

PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students who complete the coursework will learn to:

Describe and define the developmental aspects, theoretical background, descriptive characteristics, and diagnostic characteristics of autism (ASD).
Define, identify, and implement evidence-based practices to address the educational needs of students with ASD within an educational setting (pre-k, through 12th grade).
Utilize research methods to evaluate and measure the effectiveness of behavioral interventions and instructional procedures within an educational setting (pre-k through 12th grade).
Design, implement and evaluate an instructional program based on assessment results to increase a desired behavior/skill and decrease undesired behaviors for individual students or a group of students in an educational setting (pre-k through 12th grade).

Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Facts & Figures

Financial Aid: Yes

International Financial Aid: No

# of Credits Required: 18

Average Cost per Credit (Graduate): 850 USD

Classification: Doctoral/Research University—Extensive

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000-39,999

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