College and University Certificate

Programs in ASD

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College/ University / Description / Level / Instruction Type / Courses Offered / Contact Information
Averett University
Danville / CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM
-9 hour Certificate in ASD / Graduate
Undergraduate / Face-to-face / EDU 399/599 – Introduction to ASD (3)
EDU 399/599 – ASD Course II – Behavior Modification (3)
EDU 399/599 – ASD Course III – Curriculum and Program Development (3) / Dr. Lynn Wolf
(434) 773-3995

George Mason University
Fairfax / CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
-15 hour Post Baccalaureate Certificate in ASD / Graduate / Face-to-face / EDSE 534 - Communication and Severe Disabilities (3)
EDSE 620 - Managing Severely Challenging Behaviors and Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
EDSE 634 - Characteristics of Students with Autism (3)
EDSE 635 - Interventions for Students with Autism (3)
EDSE 665 - Families of Children with Special Needs (3) / Theresa Werner
(703) 993-2064


James Madison University
Harrisonburg / CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
-11 hour Post Baccalaureate Certificate in ASD
-9 hour
Undergraduate Certificate in ASD / Graduate
Undergraduate / Face-to-face
or
Online / EXED 506 – Overview and Assessment of ASD (3)
EXED 602 – Communication, Language and Sensory Issues in ASD (3)
EXED 603 – PBS, FBA, and BIP(3)
EXED 604 - Practical Experience in Autism (2)
EXED 416– Overview and Assessment of ASD (3)
EXED 417 – Communication, Language and Sensory Issues in ASD (3)
EXED 418 – PBS, FBA, and BIP(3) / Brenda Fogus
(540) 568-2877


Longwood University
Farmville / CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
-12 hour Post Baccalaureate Certificate in ASD / Graduate / Combination of formats
First course is online
-Face-to-face / SPED 550 - Introduction to ASD (3)
SPED 555 - Promoting Social and Communicative Competence in Individuals with ASD (3)
SPED 560 - Strategies and Interventions for Supporting Individuals with ASD in School, Home, and Community (3)
SPED 580 - Internship in ASD (3) / Dr. Rachel Mathews
434-395-2532

Lynchburg College
Lynchburg / CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
-12 hour Post Baccalaureate Certificate in ASD / Graduate / Face-to-face / SPED 670 - ASDs: Char, Assessment, and Intervention (3)
SPED 671 - Instructional and Behavioral Assessment and Programming for Students with ASD (3)
SPED 672 - Medical and Sensory Aspects of ASD: Collaboration among Parents, Educators and Related Service Providers (3)
SPED 694 - Field Experience with Students with ASD (3) / Dr. Gena Barnhill
434-544-8771


Mary Baldwin University
Staunton / CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
-12 hour Post Baccalaureate Certificate in ASD / Graduate / Face-to-face / ED 640 -Characteristics and Assessment of Students with ASD (3)
ED 641- Communication, Language, and Sensory Aspects of ASD (3)
ED 642- Social Skills Instruction and Behavioral Strategies for Students with ASD(3)
ED 643 - Practicum Experience: ASD (3) / Dr. Rachel Potter

Old Dominion University
Norfolk / CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
-12 hour Post Baccalaureate Certificate in ASD / Graduate / Face-to-face
Distance Learning Using Video Streaming from Studio / ESSE 625 - Characteristics of Students with ASD (3)
ESSE 627 - Instructional Strategies for Students with ASD (3)
ESSE 569 - Communication/Language Development & Intervention Strategies (3)
ESSE 621 - Effective Intervention for Children & Youth with Challenging Behavior (3) / Dr. Cheryl Baker
(757) 683-4383

Ann Maydosz,
Jonna Bobzien

Radford University
Radford / CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
-12 hour Certificate in ASD / Graduate
Undergraduate / Face-to-face / EDSP 400/500- Introduction to ASD (3)
EDSP 401/501- Approaches for Supporting and Teaching Individuals with ASD (3)
EDSP 402/502 – Expanding Social Competence for Students with ASD (3)
EDSP 670- Proactive Classroom Management and Advanced Positive Behavior Support (3) / Dr.Leslie Daniel


Rappahannock Community College
Glenns and Warsaw / CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
-9 hour Certificate in ASD / Graduate
Undergraduate / Face-to-face / EDU 270– Studies in the Introduction to ASD (3)
EDU 271 - Methodology and Curriculum Development of Students with ASD (3)
EDU 272 –Methodologies for Supporting Students with ASD (3) / Noel Woolard


Regent University
Virginia Beach / CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
-12 hour Post Baccalaureate Certificate in ASD / Graduate / Online / ETSP 600 – ASD Overview (3)
ETSP 610 - Introduction to Identification and Assessment of ASD (3)
ETSP 620 – Instructional Methods of Teaching Students with Autism (3)
ETSP 630 – Autism Practicum Project (3) / Dr. Hope Jordan
(757) 352-4438


University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg / CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
-12 hour Certificate in ASD / Graduate
Undergraduate / Online / EDSE 533 - Positive Approaches to Behavior Management (3)
EDSE 537 - Characteristics of Individuals with ASD (3)
EDSE 538 - Methods for Teaching and Supporting Students with ASD (3)
ITEC 531 - Emerging and Assistive Technologies (3)
EDSE 547 - Special Topics in Special Education: Autism (3) / Dr. Norah Hooper
Nicole Myers
Virginia CommonwealthUniversity
Richmond / CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
-12 hour Post Baccalaureate Certificate in ASD / Graduate / Online
Or
Hybrid / SEDP 534 - Understanding ASD (3)
SEDP 634 - Assessment, Curriculum, and Teaching Methods for ASD (3)
SEDP 635 - Supporting Behavior and Social Skills for ASD (3)
SEDP 638 – Instructional Design and Field Experience in ASD (3) / Dr. Dawn Hendricks
804-827-0746