Comprehensive Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
One of the greatest challenges schools and caregivers face today is the sharp rise in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Mary Baldwin University is helping to provide educators and others seeking employment in any human services field with comprehensive training and experiences in the field of ASD. Approved by the Virginia Autism Council, Mary Baldwin University’s Comprehensive Certificate in the Area of Autism Spectrum Disorder will help those professionals work with and provide support to individuals with ASD in schools and in the greater community.
Undergraduate Comprehensive Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Students may complete the certificate program as a non-degree seeking student or as a degree-seeking undergraduate student.
Earning the 12 credit hour certificate requires a 3.0 GPA, not more than one C range grade, and a B- or better in ASD 363/364, the practicum courses. Students in this program are subject to academic standing requirements as they pertain to undergraduate students who are classified as seniors.
Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Optional add-on (not part of the MS in ABA)
Students may complete the certificate program as a non-degree seeking student or as a degree-seeking student in combination with an MAT, MEd, or MS degree. Students interested in the Comprehensive Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder along with the MS ABA are encouraged to speak with the director of the program regarding possible elective substitutions and requirements for the certificate.
Earning the 12 credit hour certificate requires a 3.0 GPA, not more than one C range grade, and a B- or better in ASD 643/644, the practicum courses. Students in this program are subject to academic standing requirements as they pertain to Graduate students.