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2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Autism Graduate Certificate


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About Arcadia’s Graduate Endorsement Certificate in Autism


This 12-credit certificate has been approved by the PA Department of Education as an Autism Endorsement. This credential can be earned by certified professionals who demonstrate knowledge in an area of need, and it is added to existing teaching certifications upon PDE approval.

The Autism Endorsement Certificate offers the coursework and practicum relevant to professionals in order to work effectively with children and youth diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The coursework is designed to develop and enhance effective educational practices to support educators, school districts, and community-based organizations. Practicum hours in each course are designed to help students understand the connections between coursework and the direct work with children and youth with autism.

Arcadia students can apply to the Autism Endorsement Certificate alone, or they can earn additional credits to complete a master’s degree, with school approval and confirmed admission into the selected program.

This certificate is offered fully online..

Credit toward a graduate degree in Education: The 12 credits earned in this certificate program may be applied to a Master of Education degree program with school approval and advising.

Students can take a course before formal application and matriculation into the program, but they should apply for admission into the certificate program before taking a second course. Taking a course does not guarantee admission into the program.

Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Autism


(12 credits)

Note:


Each course requires a 20-hour practicum.

Transfer Credit:


Transfer credit is not permitted in this program.

Please Note:


All students completing a graduate Education certificate are required to complete a certificate completion form with their academic adviser after completing 12 Arcadia graduate credits and submit the form to the Office of Graduate Studies.

All graduate forms can be found on the graduate forms page at www.arcadia.edu/gsforms.

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