Autism Education Certificate - Online
Important: This certificate plan is effective for those starting in the fall 2025 through summer 2026. This certificate plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change certificates.
This is a non-licensure program and completion of this certificate will not lead to the eligibility of a VA state teaching license or a teaching license or certificate in any other state.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDSP 360 | Learning and Behavior Problems | 3 |
| EDSP 367 | Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| EDSP 377 | Autism: Educational and Theoretical Approaches | 3 |
| PSYC 345 | Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Choose two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Intervention for Students with Intellectual Disabilities | ||
| Instructional Adaptation for Special Education | ||
| Survey of Trends in Special Education | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Completion Requirements
- 18 total hours
- A minimum of 25% of hours must be completed through Liberty University
- 2.0 GPA
- No grade of “D” may be applied to the certificate
- Submission of Certificate Completion Application at beginning of final semester