Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Psychology
The Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder program is focused on people who have studies in the field of health, psychology, or education, and have a special interest in working with people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Available at our Mayaguez Center and at our Miami and San Juan campuses, the program’s courses are designed considering the principles of cultural diversity to provide students with the skills to work and collaborate with the population diagnosed with ASD and their families.
Program Goals
This Autism studies graduate program focuses on understanding the assessments, interventions, and needs of students diagnosed with ASD and places special emphasis on teaching the skills necessary to work and educate them effectively. The program’s courses have been designed to prepare educators with comprehensive and practical knowledge to undertake the various challenges faced by students with ASD from a culturally diverse perspective.
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Academic Program Location Information by Campus
Miami
San Juan
Mayaguez
Program Details
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Credits
12 -
Academic Level
Graduate Certificate -
Duration
6 Months -
Language Used
English
Program Director
- (305) 593-1223, 3248
- [email protected]
- 2173 NW 99th Ave., Miami, FL 33172-2209
Additional Program Academic Program Resource Miami
A duly completed application form. Evidence of having completed a bachelor’s, master's or doctoral degree in disciplines related to the field of health, psychology, or education. Negative criminal record certificate, which you can request online.
Proof of hepatitis-B vaccination.
This certificate meets the criteria to obtain the ASD Endorsement through the Florida Department of Education.
Additional Program Information
Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Program Highlights
This graduation program is designed for educators to meet the demands of working with the ASD population. It is also beneficial for people with backgrounds in psychology and speech and language.
This ASD program equips exceptional student educators with the skills to understand how to work with the families of their students and provide a holistic service that is culturally congruent with their needs.
This program meets the needs of a diverse range of students by offering day, evening, and weekend classes.
In Focus
In addition to being available at our Miami, San Juan, and Mayaguez University Center locations, this program is offered fully online.
Our Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder program trains students in a professional atmosphere. It is dedicated to the practical engagement of the principles and practices that will enable them to succeed in working with the students and families that form part of the ASD population.
The autism study faculty members in charge of this program have extensive field and educational experience working with people on the autism spectrum in various settings. In addition, faculty members are trained in various assessment and intervention modalities applied to ASD populations, such as the DIR method and the applied behavior analysis (ABA), among others.
Program Details
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Credits
24 -
Academic Level
Graduate Certificate -
Duration
3 Sem. -
Language Used
Spanish
Program Director
- (787) 725-6500, 1518
- [email protected]
- P.O. Box 9023711, San Juan, PR 00902-3711
Additional Program Academic Program Resource San Juan
Complete an application for admission. Provide evidence of having completed a bachelor’s, master's, or doctoral degree in disciplines related to the fields of health, psychology, or education. Negative criminal record certificate, which can be requested online.
Proof of hepatitis-B vaccination.
Albizu University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Additional Program Information
Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Program Highlights
The objective of our Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder is for students to develop the skills that will allow them to provide comprehensive and culturally appropriate services focused on the needs of the ASD population and their families.
In Focus
The faculty of this program has vast experience working with people with ASD and their families. It is made up of psychologists, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists, among other professionals.
Program Details
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Credits
24 -
Academic Level
Graduate Certificate -
Duration
3 Sem. -
Language Used
Spanish
Program Director
- (787) 725-6500, 1518
- [email protected]
- Carr. 64 Esquina Calle #3 Urb. Industrial Algarrobos, Mayagüez, P.R. 00680
Additional Program Academic Program Resource Mayaguez
Complete an application for admission. Provide evidence of having completed a bachelor’s, master's, or doctoral degree in disciplines related to the fields of health, psychology, or education. Negative criminal record certificate, which can be requested online.
Proof of hepatitis-B vaccination.
Albizu University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Additional Program Information
Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Program Highlights
This Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder aims to train students with the skillset that will allow them to provide comprehensive and culturally appropriate services focused on the needs of people diagnosed with ASD and their families.
In Focus
The program’s faculty members have vast experience in working with people with ASD and their families. They come from different related fields such as psychology, speech pathology, and occupational therapy, among others.
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