Graduate Certificate in Autism
Spectrum Disorders
UNH Program of Study in Disability
About the Program
The Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) prepares its
graduates to promote and deliver evidence-based, high quality, inclusive educational
programming for students with ASD. This program of study recognizes that
individuals with ASD have the same rights as individuals without disabilities to exert
control and choice over their lives, to live independently, and to fully participate in
and contribute to their communities through inclusion in the educational, economic,
political, social, and cultural mainstream of society.
Who Should Apply
Enrollment in the program is appropriate for general and special education teachers
and administrators, related service providers such as speech-language pathologists,
occupational therapists, physical therapists, recreation therapists, paraprofessionals,
guidance counselors, behavior consultants, and other mental health professionals
as well as self-advocates and family members. Practicing professionals or students
enrolled in graduate programs in any discipline are encouraged to apply.
Applicants to the Graduate Certificate Program must have completed a bachelor’s
degree. Applicants are urged to contact the program coordinator to explore whether
there is a good match between the program and the applicant’s learning goals, and to
develop the appropriate program of study and enrollment sequence.
Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis.
Certificate Requirements
Required courses:
• EDUC 857: Contemporary Issues in ASD – 4 credits – Fall
• COMM 916: Seminar in ASD – 3 credits – Fall
Current Elective Courses (any two from among the following list):
• EDUC 952: Assessment, Curriculum, Instruction, and Supports for Students with
Disabilities – 4 credits
• EDUC 956: Positive Behavior Supports – 4 credits – Spring
• EDUC 854 - Contemporary Issues in Developmental Disabilities
• EDUC 853 - Contemporary Issues in Behavioral Disabilities- J term
• EDUC 855 - Social Relationships and Students with Disabilities
• EDUC 857 Contemporary Issues in ASD- Summer IOD Institute- Summer
Institute on Disability/UCED
Apply Online at:
cola.unh.edu/education
10 West Edge Drive, Suite 101 | Durham, NH 03824
603.862.4320 | Relay: 711 | Fax: 603.862.0555
contact.iod@unh.edu | iod.unh.edu
OT courses in assistive technology, including:
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OT 822 - Introduction to Assistive Technology
OT 826 - Assistive Technology and Sensory, Communicative, and Cognitive Disabilities
COMM 914: Augmentative and Alternative Communication – 3 credits
FS 897- Special Topics/Impact of Autism on the Family- J term
Contact Information
Contact Dr. Vincent Connelly, Education Department, at 603-862-0595 or vincent.connelly@unh.edu for
program information.
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