Programs

Choose from one of over 60 programs at your convenience, online or on-site at an extended campus.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (Cert)

Degree: Graduate Certificate Cost: $412 per credit hour *
Darden College of Education: Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education Required: 12 credit hours
Course Delivery Modes: Video streamView & participate in streamed classes online over a high-speed Internet connection from any location. May be live or archived., SatelliteAttend class at a site for a live streamed course where the students and instructor can talk to each other. Locations: 21
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Overview

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 1 out of 150 children. This 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).

This coursework can be completed separately from, or integrated into, the Master’s Degree in Special Education.

For more information on becoming a teacher, please contact Teacher Education Services and Advising at 757-683-6448 or http://education.odu.edu/tes/.

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Admissions Requirements

  • Admittance to ODU as a non-degree or degree seeking student.
  • A separate application to the Darden College of Education for this certificate program.
  • Purchase of Livetext to complete course work.

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Related Careers

A certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders can benefit educational and treatment careers including:

  • Special Education Teacher
  • Administrator
  • Educational therapist
  • Psycho-educational diagnostician
  • Child Advocate
  • Child Study Team Member  
  • Curriculum Supervisor
  • Subject Area Supervisor
  • Occupational and Physical Therapist
  • Audiology and Speech Pathologist

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Graduate Distance Learning Tuition Rates

Tuition Classification Cost per credit hour
Virginia residents (with Virginia domicile) $412
Students living outside of Virginia $412
* In Virginia but without Virginia domicile $1048


Effective Summer 2013. Rates are subject to change. Please visit the Office of Finance web site for complete tuition details.

* For questions about domicile or “in-state” status as it applies to tuition rates, please visit the University Registrar web site.

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Locations

Online

Virginia

Washington

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