Gain expertise, earn recognition and set yourself up for career advancement with our certificate programs.
Prepare for a deeply rewarding career with the online advanced certificate programs in Autism and Severe or Multiple Disabilities (Advanced ASMD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (Advanced ASD) offered by the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education. The programs provide you with an exceptionally rich learning experience, the knowledge that you can immediately apply to the workplace, and a valuable educational credential.
They also offer a unique opportunity to study with and gain insights from Stephen Shore, Ed.D., a nationally renowned academician and Adelphi University faculty member whose expertise is fully informed by his experience living on the autism spectrum.
Both the Advanced ASMD and Advanced ASD emphasize the lifespan approach to development. Students not only learn multi-disciplinary strategies and methods for diagnosis, assessment, and interventions, they also gain expertise in matching best practices to individual need—at every stage of life.
Dr. Shore and his colleague, Pavan J. Anthony, Ed.D., developed the curriculum in consultation with practitioners and nationally recognized leaders in the field, including authors of some of the textbooks students read in class. Each of these fully online, 12-credit, instructor-led programs can be completed in one year.
Advanced Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders:
The Advanced Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders attracts a broad range of students worldwide who work or are interested in working with children and adults on the autism spectrum. They may hold positions as educators, health care providers, therapists or program managers in settings ranging from schools, clinics, and hospitals, to group homes and rehabilitation centers. Students with an undergraduate degree in any subject can apply for admittance.
Our advanced certificate programs provide students not only with cutting-edge knowledge but also personalized instruction and an engaging online learning environment. Classes also offer opportunities for hands-on training and assignments that support individual interests and objectives. Most courses include a required fieldwork component, during which students observe the population in an inclusive or specialized setting; assist in an appropriate capacity; and gain multiple perspectives on their experience through group discussions with faculty and peers.
By earning one of our graduate-level certificates, you put a spotlight on your expertise and demonstrate your commitment to professional development.
Adelphi’s School of Education is committed to excellence in education and providing opportunities for professional growth by creating authentic academic and field experiences, cultivating respect for the diverse population we serve, embracing ethical practices, and preparing our students to become reflective change agents through research, collaboration and leadership.
Our educational philosophy stresses the value of learning through meaningful activity and reflection within a community of scholars and educators. We recognize learning as a socio-cultural dynamic and as such, our classes are framed within the cultural, historical, and material contexts of the diverse populations we serve. Our philosophy leads to collaborative communities that honor the voices of all and hold the greatest promise for the individual as well as collective efficacy.
As lifelong learners themselves, our faculty and administration value creative expression and artistic exploration for personal and professional growth and are committed to recognizing and attending to our students needs through the development of leadership, technological and communication skills.