{"id":476,"date":"2023-01-13T13:29:31","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T19:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/?post_type=program&#038;p=476"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:12:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T21:12:40","slug":"autism-spectrum-disorders-cert","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/autism-spectrum-disorders-cert\/","title":{"rendered":"Autism Spectrum Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Autism Spectrum Disorders                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">Certificate<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability, now affecting 1 in 36 children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have\u202fbecome a focus of attention for the&nbsp;general\u202fpublic, families and schools. There is\u202fgrowing interest in understanding ASD;\u202fdeveloping education programs and\u202fsupports; and providing opportunities for inclusion of individuals with ASD into their\u202fcommunities.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Undergraduate Certificate, Graduate Certificate<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_2b731d16-3d73-4290-b0e2-2d47b3995d54'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/apply\" rel=\"\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\" rel=\"\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=2b731d16-3d73-4290-b0e2-2d47b3995d54&amp;output=embed&#038;div=form_2b731d16-3d73-4290-b0e2-2d47b3995d54'>\/**\/<\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-image\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short\" id=\"h-prepare-to-make-an-impact\">Prepare to Make an Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This certificate delivers a strong foundation for students who wish to pursue careers in special education or therapeutic services in community-based agencies. Coursework and field experiences benefit individuals who live and work with autism spectrum disorders in a variety of settings, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Special and general education teachers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Related services providers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child care workers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job coaches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth-to-three staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family members caring for individuals with ASD.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Therapists working with children in home, school and community settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals interested in learning more about ASD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">    <figure class=\"default\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \n                class=\"wp-image-4553\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/03\/teacher-child-autism-spectrum-disorders-750x500-1.jpg\" \n                alt=\"Teacher (white woman) observing a  happy child playing with items on her desk.\" \n srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/03\/teacher-child-autism-spectrum-disorders-750x500-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/03\/teacher-child-autism-spectrum-disorders-750x500-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-b4ut-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">About<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-b4ut-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-b4ut-admission\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admission<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-b4ut-faculty-staff\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Faculty\/Staff<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-b4ut-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate\u202fis a 15-18 credit multidisciplinary certificate\u202fprogram that draws on courses offered by\u202fseveral programs, including exceptional education; psychology; communication\u202fsciences and disorders; social work and occupational\u202fscience and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through courses, field experiences, and other\u202fplanned learning experiences, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Critically examine the characteristics,\u202fetiology and prevalence of ASD and\u202frelated disorders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to work with family members\u202fof individuals with ASD.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand challenges with assessment,\u202fdiagnosis and intervention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the language, communication,\u202fsensory, transition and social needs of\u202findividuals with ASD.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand unique ethical issues faced\u202fby families and professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-declaration-of-certificate\">Declaration of Certificate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-undergraduate-students\">Undergraduate Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To request a certificate for this program, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/declaration-of-certificate\/\">Declaration of Certificate<\/a>&nbsp;webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-graduate-students\">Graduate Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate students wishing to obtain this certificate must declare their intention by applying to the program office or director. All graduate certificate applicants\u2014even those already enrolled in a 51ÁÔÆæ graduate program\u2014must apply to the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/applygrad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate School<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-b4ut-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-requirements\">Program Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-undergraduate\">Undergraduate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Undergraduate students in the Autism Spectrum Disorders certificate program must\u202fcomplete 15 credits.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students take two required classes and a field experience. Students determine their remaining elective credits in consultation with their School of Education academic advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/education\/teaching-learning\/autism-spectrum-undergraduate-certificate\/#requirementstext\" rel=\"\">View Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-graduate\">Graduate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate students in the Autism Spectrum Disorders certificate program must\u202fcomplete a minimum of 15 credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students take two required classes. Students choose their remaining nine elective credits in consultation with the School of Education program coordinator. The elective credits may come from one or more disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/education\/teaching-learning\/autism-spectrum-disorders-graduate-certificate\/#requirementstext\" rel=\"\">View Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-b4ut-admission\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-admission-criteria\">Admission Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate is open to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Undergraduate students with a 2.75 GPA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduate students with a 3.0 GPA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community members can apply for the\u202fcertificate as a 51ÁÔÆæ special student either at the\u202fgraduate or undergraduate level. You will need to\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.wisconsin.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply to the university as a visiting student<\/a>. Interested students will need a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-b4ut-faculty-staff\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faculty\">Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"32\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/drame-elizabeth\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Drame_E-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Elizabeth Drame, Professor in Teaching and Learning.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Drame_E-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Drame_E.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/drame-elizabeth\/\">Elizabeth  Drame, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Professor<\/strong>, <em>Teaching and Learning<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Program Director<\/strong>, <em>Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:erdrame@uwm.edu\">erdrame@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 397<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advising\">Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(Undergraduate Advising) \u2013 Tyree Bolden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"73, 38\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/bolden-tyree\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Bolden-Tyree-300x350-1-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Tyree Bolden, Academic Advisor in Office of Student Services.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Bolden-Tyree-300x350-1-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Bolden-Tyree-300x350-1.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/bolden-tyree\/\">Tyree  Bolden, MS<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Senior Academic Advisor<\/strong>, <em>College of Community Engagement &amp; 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