As a nationally recognized leader in the education of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, Adelphi University is proud to offer a variety of autism certificates that take a unique “lifespan approach” designed to help educators provide care for individuals from birth through adulthood.
Accepted students have two opportunities to start the advanced certificate programs in the Fall or Spring semesters. Candidates are encouraged to submit their completed applications two weeks before their desired start date.
Candidates will be notified of an admissions decision via letters both from the University Admissions Office and the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education within 48 hours of submitting a completed application.
In addition to a completed application for graduate admission and in accordance with graduate admissions requirements set forth by the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, candidates must submit:
Advanced Autism Spectrum Disorders/Advanced Autism and Severe or Multiple Disabilities:
Advanced Autism and Severe or Multiple Disabilities:
In addition to all of the requirements listed above, Advanced ASMD applicants must also provide official transcripts showing a minimum 3.0 cumulative graduate GPA and final graduate transcripts stating proof of a master’s degree.
No GRE is required for admission to these certificate programs.
All candidates must submit official transcripts for all schools where credits were earned toward the conferred degree.
Official eScripts can be sent to our office electronically (directly from the institution) to graduateadmissions@adelphi.edu, or via mail (in sealed envelopes) to:
Below is a breakdown of the tuition for the online Autism Certificates. Visit the Tuition & Financial Aid page for additional information on tuition, fees, and deposits.
Program | Credits | Cost/Credit Hour* | Tuition* | Deposit |
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Advanced Certificate in Autism and Severe or Multiple Disabilities | 12 | $830 | $9,960 | $200 |
Advanced Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders | 12 | $830 | $9,960 | $200 |
*Tuition and fees based on 2020-21 rates. Tuition and fees subject to change. Total tuition may vary based on credits taken.
To learn more about Adelphi University’s online Autism Certificates and download a brochure, fill out the fields below or call us at 888.252.4110 to talk with one of our enrollment counselors.