Graduate Certificate in the Autism Studies

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies provides professionals with applied knowledge and skills to support autistic individuals effectively. Emphasizing neurodiversity-affirming practices, the program aims to equip students with a deep understanding of contemporary theory, research, and current issues related to the autism spectrum. It is designed for professionals from diverse disciplines seeking to enhance their knowledge and support for autistic individuals.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies is a specialized program for professionals who want to learn how to provide meaningful support for autistic individuals. It equips individuals with applied knowledge of contemporary theory, research, and current issues related to the autism spectrum. The program aims to advance humanistic, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming practices grounded in the values, preferences, and lived experiences of autistic people. The certificate is designed for graduate students or post-graduate professionals from diverse disciplines, including educators, therapists, advocates, self-advocates, family members, and others.

Assessment:

The program requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 to continue and complete the program. Only courses completed with a grade of C or better can be used to satisfy the certificate requirements.

Other:

The program emphasizes advancing humanistic, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming practices. It highlights the importance of grounding practices in the values, preferences, and lived experiences of autistic people.