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Department of Special Education

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Graduate Certificate

This 12 credit hour graduate course sequence provides teachers with

additional expertise in the field of autism. It is anticipated that these

courses will meet the requirements of the Florida Department of

Education's Endorsement in the field of Autism. Emphasis is

placed on assessment and diagnosis of autism, understanding

the nature of autism, use of assistive and instructional technology,

and positive behavioral support. Field experiences are integrated

across the 4 courses.

Please visit this website for application and registration information.

For additional information about the Graduate Certificate, please contact Aisha Holmes

If you would like to take these courses as a Non-Degree seeking student, please visit the Course Requirements page.

Autism and Severe/Profound Endorsements Support Program

Personnel Development Partnership (PDP) /State

Personnel Development Grant

The purpose of the Autism and Severe/Profound

Endorsement Support Program

is to provide financial assistance to

Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teachers

who are working in Florida’s public schools with students

identified as autistic or severe/profound.

The program provides up to

$1000 per course for tuition support.

Applicants must sign a program/service agreement

upon admission to the program.

Upon completion of the program,

the participant agrees to teach students identified

as autistic or severe/profound

in a Florida public school for a minimum of one year

for every six hours of tuition support received.

Spring Application Deadline: December 1st, 2009

FAX: 813-974-5542

Autism and Severe/Profound Tuition Support

For Further Information, please contact:

Cari Hindman

PDP Project Coordinator

ASD Graduate Certificate Program Coordinator

Department of Special Education

University of South Florida

4202 E. Fowler Avenue, EDU105

Tampa, FL 33620

(813) 974-2536

(813)974-4509