About this Program
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 1 out of 68 children. This autism certificate program is designed to prepare teachers and related service providers to effectively work with and provide support for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Program Highlights
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Coursework can be completed separately from, or integrated into, the ODU Master's Degree in Education with a Major in Special Education.
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Certificate consists of four graduate level courses (12 credit hours).
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Courses are offered in on campus, online (asynchronous), and web conferencing (synchronous) modalities.
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Several courses include field-based learning opportunities.
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Requirements
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Completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
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Admission to Old Dominion University as a non-degree seeking graduate student
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Cumulative GPA of 2.80 for all college credit courses taken in the baccalaureate degree program
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Passing Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educator Tests or equivalent assessments scores
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Submission of an application to the ODU Autism Certificate program
Careers
Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.
Teach elementary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.
Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.
Cost of Attendance
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ODU tuition and fees page.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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2000-B STUDENT RECREATION CENTER
NORFOLK, VA 23529