The Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) provides additional training for educators and related service providers. Course work focuses on knowledge, skills, and competencies for working with students with ASD. The program’s four courses can be incorporated into an Exceptional Education Master’s Degree or taken to supplement an undergraduate or graduate degree. UCF’s ASD certificate has been approved by the Florida Department of Education as meeting requirements for State Endorsement in Autism (Administrative Rule 6A-4.01796). Individuals holding the Florida ESE teacher certification may apply the four certificate courses toward the endorsement. To learn more, visit the CED certificate program website or the Graduate Catalog.

Required Courses (2012-13 Catalog): 12 Total Credit Hours
EEX 6246 Nature of Autism: Theory and Educational Practice
SPA 6437 Communication Foundations and Assistive/Instructional Technology for Communication
EEX 6297 Assessment, Diagnosis, and Curriculum Prescriptions for Students with Autism
EEX 6612 Methods of Behavioral Management

Note: A 20-hour field experience component is associated with each of the four courses. Field experiences consist of applied assignments that may be completed in on-the-job settings.

For additional information contact:
Wilfred Wienke, Ed.D., Professor
407-823-2402
Wilfred.Wienke@ucf.edu