Program Requirements: 9 Credit Hours

Program Purpose

The Autism Endorsement program develops highly skilled special education autism certified teachers who can demonstrate and explicitly explain:

• how to plan systematic instruction based on learner characteristics, interests, and ongoing assessment;
• specialized instruction to enhance social participation across environments to include formal and informal social interactions;
• how to plan instruction for independent functional life skills and adaptive behavior;
• how to plan and implement instruction and related services - with enhanced knowledge of assistive technology - for individuals with autism spectrum disorders that is both age-appropriate and abilityappropriate;
• specialized curriculum designed to meet the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders;
• how to involve individuals with autism spectrum disorders in the transition planning process; and
• how to plan instruction for independent functional life skills and adaptive behavior.

Admission Requirements

1. Complete requirements for a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an appropriate institutional accreditor.
2. Present a 2.5 or higher GPA on all undergraduate and graduate work combined.
3. Possess a renewable Georgia level four induction certificate or higher in any teaching field.
4. Submit a completed “Disclosure and Affirmation Form” that addresses misconduct disclosure, the Code of Ethics for Educators, and tort liability insurance.

Program of Study