Graduate Catalog 2021-2022

Autism Education Endorsement Program

Candidates in graduate teacher education programs at Piedmont University may, with the help of their faculty advisor, elect to take a sequence of three courses, making them eligible for an endorsement in Autism Education. Additionally, individuals seeking the endorsement may apply to the Office of Graduate Admissions to pursue the endorsement as an Education non-degree student. For more information, contact Dr. Elias Clinton, Department of Exceptional Child Education.

Required Courses

EDUC 6685/EDUC 4485Characteristics of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder

3

EDUC 6686/EDUC 4486Instructional Methods for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder

3

EDUC 6687/EDUC 4487The Autism Advisor

3