Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Certificate

Miami University’s Department of Educational Psychology offers a valuable certificate with practical classroom applications for undergraduate students interested in in-depth knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Students will develop a broad and updated knowledge base in current research & trends, methods for classroom instruction, understanding and developing approaches to social-emotional and communicative skills, and methods for behavior support & intervention. 

The Autism Certificate courses made me a better teacher, one of the best received in my department, and I found much of what we learned about supporting students on the spectrum to be useful for any student in any subject. - MacKenzie, K-12 Teacher

This non-sequential, 4-course online certificate program addresses the following topics:

  • Current research and trends
  • Methods for classroom instruction
  • Approaches to social-emotional & communicative skills
  • Methods for behavior support & intervention

Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to identify all diagnostic characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder from the DSM-V perspective.

• Students will be able to identify the range of manifestations on the spectrum.

• Students will be able to identify marginalization and exclusion practices of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in school systems and policies.

• Students will be able to identify the ways in which individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder have developed a sense of identity and agency.

• Students will be able to identify and describe current research and trends regarding etiology, treatment approaches, and systems of support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

• Students will be able to identify, describe, and develop systems of evidence-based support and intervention for school-aged individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the areas of academic development, communication, and social interaction.

Undergraduate Courses: (12 credits total)

EDP 479 – Autism: Introduction and Current Research
 EDP 482 – Autism Spectrum Disorder: Best Practice in Teaching Strategies
EDP 484– Autism Spectrum Disorder: Social and Communication Development
EDP 485 – Autism Spectrum Disorder: Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions

Courses may be taken in any order and are offered in all academic terms (fall, winter, spring, and summer). Courses are taught entirely online.