Program Description
The Interprofessional Certificate in Autism requires a minimum of 12 semester hours. This certificate is designed to prepare professionals from special education, psychology, communication sciences and disorders, and other possible disciplines (general education, social work, etc.) who are supporting individuals with autism.
The Interprofessional Certificate in Autism is an online program. Students from a variety of different disciplines will learn interprofessional collaboration and team building skills to effectively acquire information about supporting individuals with autism and other possible comorbid conditions. This program provides interprofessional collaboration strategies when supporting individuals with autism as well as their families. A significant amount of content will include how to assess and provide evidence-based practices when supporting individuals with autism who may also have comorbid conditions such as intellectual disabilities.
Admissions Requirements
In addition to the admissions criteria established by the Graduate School, the program also requires the following:
GPA and/or previous degree
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Minimum GPA requirement is 3.0. Applicants who have a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.0 will be considered for conditional admission.
Letters of Recommendation
Three recommendations from former instructors or employers who are in a position to evaluate the applicant’s aptitude for graduate study.
Additional Requirements
Acceptance into Western Carolina University’s Graduate School.
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