Kent State University Catalog 2014 - 2015

Autism Spectrum Disorders (Post Master's) Download to print

College

College of Education, Health and Human Services

Department

School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences

405 White Hall
Tel: 330-672-2294
E-mail: oss@kent.edu
Web: www.kent.edu/ehhs/ldes

Post Master's (C847): The Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) 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 ASD being served within general and special 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 (16-18 credits)
Course		Title	Credits
SPA	6/74309	Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theory and Diagnosis*	3
	6/74310	Autism Spectrum Disorders: Life Span Interventions**	3
	6/74501	Social Communication Aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorders	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 from the following:			1-3
SPA	6/84096	Individual Investigation: SPA (1-3)
	6/84098	Research in SPA (1-3)
	64199	Thesis I (2-3)
SPED	53031	Applied Behavior Analysis II (3)
	63995	Special Topics in Special Education (3)
	6/73949	Autism Spectrum Disorders Capstone (1-3)
TOTAL			16-18

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

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