New College Institute, Martinsville VA

Certificate of Autism Studies

Ellen Taylor
540-831-5845
eltaylor@radford.edu

Three-Course Series

Who would be interested?

Why should I participate?

Curriculum based on research and best practices.
Prepares personnel to educate and support those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
ASD includes: Autism; Asperger syndrome; other pervasive developmental disorders.
Certificate is from Radford University, not the state.
There is no endorsement in Virginia for autism. This is not an add-on.
This program at RU is intended to meet concerns of those who want to know more about autism.

How are classes taught?

Offered on a non-traditional schedule.
Class meets 9 hours at a time on four, non-consecutive Saturdays.
Usually students choose shorter breaks and class ends early.
9-hours of online time is also a part of the course. This "individual" work can be done at one's own convenience, usually over a 2-week period.
Distance work is completed via Blackboard/WebCT.

Apply for admission to the College of Graduate and Professional Studies ($40 application fee). You may apply on-line at http://www.radford.edu/gradcollege/apply/index.html.
Apply to RU as either a non-degree seeking student or a degree seeking student, whichever is your preference.
If you have questions, contact Linda King in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership at (540) 831-6425 for general information regarding the certificate, or Leslie Daniel at ldaniel10@radford.edu for specific information.
If you need help with graduate admission, please contact Joseph Lawhorne, Advising Coordinator at (540) 831-6296 or jdlawhorn@radford.edu.

$272.00/credit hour In-state

$648.00/credit hour Out-of-state