The Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is designed for in-service general education and special education teachers, related service professionals (e.g., speech/language pathologist), and parents wishing to acquire advanced instructional skills and knowledge in the area of communication, social, and behavioral interventions for students with significant support needs. The Graduate Certificate program is open to students pursuing a graduate degree in Special Education and in other related fields (e.g., Speech-Language Pathology, Family and Child Studies, Early Childhood Education) at the University of New Mexico, and to individuals who minimally hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree and are interested in having specialized training in working with students with ASD. To obtain the certificate, students must successfully complete a minimum of 18 credit hours and an approved final capstone project.
September 2025
College of Education and Human Sciences
ALBUQUERQUE,
New Mexico,
87131, United States
Graduate applicants must have an earned degree that is equivalent to the U.S. bachelor鈥檚 degree from a recognized university as determined by the Office of International Admissions.
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a U.S. 4.0 scale) or comparable grade point average in upper-division (junior- and senior-level) coursework and in any graduate coursework already completed.
Demonstrated proficiency in English:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum score 6.5; the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score 550 paper-based, or 79-80 Internet-based; the Duolingo English Test - minimum score 105; the University of Cambridge Examinations Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAPE) or Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - minimum score C; or the Pearson Test of English- Academic (PTE) - minimum score 53
Application Deadlines
Summer & Fall Admission: February 28
Spring Admission: September 30
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
