Director: Victoria A. White
Telephone: 913-529-4488
Office: Kansas City Metro Center, 12345 W. 95th, Suite 204, Lenexa, KS
E-mail: vwhite@pittstate.edu
The Departments of Psychology and Counseling and Special Services and Leadership Studies offer a 15 credit hour certificate to those who complete a graduate program of study in Autism Spectrum Disorders. The program of study is a joint effort by Pittsburg State University, Fort Hays State University, and the Kansas State Department of Education.
The required nine hour core of courses is offered through Pittsburg State University. The class in communication is offered through Fort Hays State University, and students transfer the credit to Pittsburg State University. Elective courses are offered through PSU or they may be taken online through KSDE or professional associations for credit at the discretion of PSU. Course objectives in the certificate program will align with the National Teacher Standards for Teachers of Students with Autism.
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Hours |
| Required coursework |
12 |
| PSYCH 741 Behavior Modification |
3 |
SSLS 812 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
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3 |
| SSLS 814 Teaching Students with ASD: Strategies for School and Community |
3 |
| SSLS 821 Teaching Students with ASD: Strategies for Building Social Relationships or SPP 869 CC: Topics in SLP/AUD: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Social-Communication Issues (from Fort Hays State) |
3 |
| Electives chosen from the following : |
3 |
| SSLS 741 Seminar (Assessment for Identification and Programming) |
3 |
SSLS 822 Seminar in Special Education Law |
3 |
SSLS 823 Teaching ASD in the Inclusive Classroom
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2 |
SSLS 827 Teaching ASD: Understanding Sensory Processing Characteristics |
1 |
| SSLS 829 Teaching ASD: Issues in Transition |
3 |
| Other electives may be used with prior approval by the program advisor |
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Program Completion
Two classes are offered each semester so that the certificate can be earned in one calendar year.
Once students have completed the required coursework and demonstrated that they have met the skill competency requirements, their advisor will recommend them for the certificate.
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