Autism Spectrum Intervention Specialist Certificate (Post Bachelor's)

College of Education, Health and Human Services
School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences
405 White Hall
Tel: 330-672-2294
E-mail: oss@kent.edu
Web: www.ehhs.kent.edu/ldes

The Autism Spectrum Intervention Specialist certificate provides the skills required to understand the various theoretical conceptualizations of Autism Spectrum Disorder, develop evidence-based lifespan intervention programs, collaborate successfully as a member of intervention teams, support individuals with autism being served within general education contexts, and effectively address the needs of families. The certificate's interdisciplinary curriculum includes didactic and applied learning experiences under the direction of recognized scholars in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Applicants must meet admissions criteria and hold a baccalaureate in special education, speech pathology, psychology or other educational, health and human services fields.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (21 credits)
Course		Title	Credits
SPA	6/74309	ASD: Theory and Diagnosis*	3
	6/74310	ASD: Life Span Interventions**	3
	6/74500	Language Science	3
SPED	53030	Applied Behavior Analysis I	3
Choose one of the following:			3
SPED	6/73030	Pharmacological Intervention in SPED (3)
	63959	Medical Aspects of Lifespan Disabilities (3)
Choose one of the following:			3
SPED	63954	Practical Applications Five to Eight (3)
SPSY	67973	Consultation in the Helping Professions (3)
Choose from the following:			3
SPA	64096	Individual Investigation: SPA (1-3)
	64098	Research in SPA (1-3)
	64199	Thesis I (2-3)
SPED	53031	Applied Behavior Analysis II (3)
	63995	Special Topics in Special Education: ASISC Capstone (3)
MINIMUM TOTAL			21

* This course is crosslisted with SPED 64309
** This course is crosslisted with SPED 64310

 

Gainful Employment Disclosure
CIP code:	13.1013
CIP title:	Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
AY 10 completers:	2
AY 10 on-time completers:	0
AY 10 on-time completion rate:	0%
Median Stafford loans:	not applicable; contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information
Median other loans:	not applicable; contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information
Award title:	not applicable; contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information
Total cost per credit hours:	$452
Total costs for credit hours:	$9,942
Book and supplies cost per credit hours:	$134
Total books and supplies costs:	$1,380
Term:	Fall 2011 and Spring 2012
Length:	30 Weeks
Fees per term:	Varies
Room and board per term:	$4,480
Other supply or miscellaneous costs:	N/A
SOC code:	25-2041.00
SOC title:	Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School
ONET link:	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2041.00
Respondent placement rate:	87%