Special Education-Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), M.Ed. Embedded Certificate

The Special Education Graduate Certificate consists of six courses designed to provide educators with the theory, methods, and practice of teaching, behavior management, curricular development, assessment, and Universal Design for Learning techniques for students with disabilities. The graduate certificate is embedded in the Master of Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorder program.

At least 25 percent of the coursework applied to this embedded certificate must be satisfactorily completed at NSU.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Engage in professional learning and practice within ethical guidelines.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and strategies with individuals with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder
3. Apply inclusive principles in the education of individuals with developmental disabilities
4. Identify current etiology and practice-based research specific to developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.
5. Use assessment to understand the learner and the learning environment for data-based decision making.
6. Support social, emotional, and behavioral growth.
7. Promote collaborative practices that respect individual family culture, dynamics, and values, and the effect the diagnosis may have on the family.

Special Education Certificate

OSRHE Program Code: 195
CIP Code: 131013
Certificate Code: 6882

Certificate Requirements - 18 hours

• SPED 5203 - Evidence-Based Strategies & Curriculum Design for Students with ASD
• SPED 5263 - Assistive Technology Strategies and Universal Design for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• SPED 5303 - Positive Behavioral Supports for Students with ASD
• SPED 5323 - Response to Intervention and Assessment of Students with ASD
• SPED 5803 - Practicum in ASD
• SPED 5940 - Selected Topics in ASD (3 hours)