Academic Course in Autism Spectrum Disorders
New York, USA
Advanced Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Advanced Certificate in Autism at The College of Staten Island is 12 credits (four 3-credit courses). Coursework and supervised fieldwork cover Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) approaches including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), natural learning paradigms, and relationship-based developmental models. Curriculum uses lectures, readings, discussions, on-site observation, and field placements. Email documents to graduateadmissions@csi.cuny.edu. Fall 2021 CUNY grad application fee waiver applies.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may work as ABA therapist, behavior technician, autism specialist, special education teacher assistant, programme coordinator, or family support specialist in schools, clinics, early intervention, and community programmes, using assessment, intervention planning, data collection, and family consultation skills plus experience.
All supporting documents (e.g. official transcripts, recommendations, personal statement, etc.) can be emailed to graduateadmissions@csi.cuny.edu
Fall 2021 CUNY Grad App Fee Waiver - Fall 2021 applicants for this program will be waived if the $75 application fee.
The Advanced Certificate Program in Autism consists of 12 credits (four 3-credit courses). The coursework and fieldwork opportunities will reflect a range of educational approaches and services available for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The approach is eclectic and will include, but not be limited to, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), natural learning paradigms, relationship-based developmental models, and common practices of teaching in the field of ASD. Various philosophical, educational, psychological, and clinical paradigms will be incorporated.
Throughout the curriculum, whenever appropriate, the counseling needs of families with individuals with ASD will also be addressed. We will also critically evaluate controversial popular but unproven alternative treatments. The curriculum will consist of lectures by faculty, readings of the professional literature, in-class discussions (with faculty and students), on-site observations, and fieldwork under close.
