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15 semester credits
ADMISSION
This certificate program will be open to students, who have completed their master’s degree in any of the following graduate programs: Education, Exceptional Education, Literacy, School Psychology, Communication Disorders, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Nursing, Public Health, or professionals in related areas seeking to learn more about individuals who have been diagnosed with ASD.
PROGRAM
This 15 hour program prepares students to provide educational, social, behavioral, and community services and information to individuals diagnosed with ASD and their families. Individuals who complete the program will be knowledgeable about the various disorders included in the spectrum of autism, characteristics, educational strategies, collaboration efforts, communication, and technology skills to be implemented with individuals with ASD.
Classes are taught on line with field experience and practicum required for two classes. Both can be completed at the Kelly Autism Program in Bowling Green, KY or at locations, which are approved by your advisor.
EXED 610: Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Comprehensive review of ASD from the perspectives of various disciplines. Theories of causation, developmental aspects, descriptive and diagnostic characteristics, and legal and social issues. Thirty field experience hours required.
EXED 612: Collaboration with Schools and Agencies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Preparation of teachers to work as consultants in a team model; exploration of local, state, and regional agencies involved with individuals diagnosed with ASD. Supervised practicum required at designated sites.
EXED 615: Instructional Strategies and Design for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Development of competencies and philosophies of instructional design specific to teaching students with ASD. Emphasis on research-based instructional strategies, plans and classroom structures.
EXED 618 Social Skills Instruction and Behavioral Programming for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Development of competencies in assessing, designing, and implementing social skills instruction and behavioral programming for students with ASD.
EXED 619: Assistive Technology and Communication Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Investigation of assistive and instructional technology, as well as alternative and augmentative communication devices to implement with students with ASD.
REGISTRATION
Contact the ASD certificate advisor:
Dr. Marty Boman, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor, Exceptional Education
Department of Special Instructional Programs
College of Education & Behavioral Sciences
1906 College Heights Blvd #71030
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030
270-745-8833
FAX: 270-745-6435
marty.boman@wku.edu
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