Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS)

• About the Program
• Curriculum – including courses
• Admission Requirements
• Start Dates & Application Deadlines
• Tuition

About the Program

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more children than ever are being identified as having autism spectrum disorders. Until recently, researchers had believed that autism occurred in approximately 4–5 in 10,000 births. Current national data indicates that the of autism spectrum disorders is about 1 in 150 children. In New Jersey, the number of children classified as autistic has more than doubled in the past five years and according to the CDC, NJ now has the highest prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in the country.

This program has been developed to meet the increasing need for teachers and other school and behavioral professionals to understand autism spectrum disorders and to be able to teach and manage children with ASD in New Jersey. Upon completion, students will:

• Understand the definition of the various syndromes within the broad category of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• Understand the causes of ASD
• Learn how to design and modify instruction for individuals with ASD
• Apply principles of instruction, including behavior analysis, to the identification, management, and evaluation of individuals with ASD
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of approaches for enhancing the language and communication of individuals with ASD
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of approaches for enhancing the social skills of individuals with ASD

Curriculum

Program Code: COG-AUTDIS / Major Code: G108

• Total semester hours required for program completion: 15 s.h.
• Thesis Requirement: None

Coursework (Program Semester Hours: 15)
The courses listed here are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the CGCE section tally.

Admissions Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for this program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the CGCE Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.

• CGCE Graduate Application Form (pdf)
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in related field (Psychology, Education or Special Education, Criminal Justice) from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Current professional resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• Typewritten statement of professional objectives
• A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

Start Dates & Application Deadlines

Below is a list of anticipated start dates. The start dates indicated are based on the university calendar or the CGCE schedule. Your actual first day of class will depend on the course sequence which will be provided by a CGCE Enrollment Advisor once you have matriculated in the program.

Tuition & Costs

$630 tuition + $141.90 in fees = $771.90
(this rate applies to academic year 2012/2013 and is subject to change)

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