The professional development certificate in autism is offered by Penn State in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Bureau of Special Education. With this program you can acquire advanced training in the area of autism spectrum disorders. View the program curriculum.
Penn State Can Help You
Through this certificate program you can:
- acquire advanced training in the area of autism spectrum disorders
- study with your peers without taking time away from work to attend classes
- network with colleagues across the United States and abroad
- earn graduate credits and meet various certification requirements, including Pennsylvania Act 48 hours
Recognized, Accredited, and Approved
Penn State's College of Education is regularly ranked among the nation's best graduate schools by U.S. News & World Report, and the online certificate program in autism is taught by the same nationally recognized faculty.
Penn State is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). In addition, the certificate in autism carries the Pennsylvania State Education Association's (PSEA) Seal of Recognition, the highest level of endorsement that the association awards to graduate and professional development programs.
Penn State is an Act 48–approved provider for Pennsylvania educators, so the courses for this certificate program count toward professional development hours.
