Approximately 1 in 44 children in the United States is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to the Centers for Disease Control. Institutions across the country are seeking teachers with an autism specialist certification to meet the needs of the ASD population. The Oakland University Basic Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder caters to teachers without a prior special education endorsement. Our online certification in autism meets the requirements to obtain the Michigan Department of Education’s ASD endorsement and can be completed in 12 to 24 months. With a certificate in ASD, you can pursue a career in autism education as a special educator, administrator, researcher, professor or service provider in schools, homes or other workplaces.
Approximately 1 in 44 children in the United States is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to the Centers for Disease Control. Institutions across the country are seeking teachers with an autism specialist certification to meet the needs of the ASD population. The Oakland University Basic Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder caters to teachers without a prior special education endorsement. Our online certification in autism meets the requirements to obtain the Michigan Department of Education’s ASD endorsement and can be completed in 12 to 24 months. With a certificate in ASD, you can pursue a career in autism education as a special educator, administrator, researcher, professor or service provider in schools, homes or other workplaces.
With autism diagnoses rising, there is increased urgency to find highly skilled special education teachers — especially those with a certification in autism. Oakland University’s autism certification online program prepares you for a career in autism education to help fill a large gap in the educational needs of the ASD population.
Educators with an autism specialist certification are in high demand, and this trend is likely to continue to increase. Earning your certification in autism education prepares you to land your ideal job in any of a number of career areas, such as:
The basic certification in autism program (28 credits) is for teachers who do not have a prior special education endorsement. The average time to complete the autism certification online program is 12 to 24 months. Your coursework will focus on a wide range of ASD education topics and strategies. Online autism certificate classes include:
Not sure if the Basic Graduate Certification in Autism is right for you? Check out these other programs at Oakland, and contact our admissions team to discuss your options: