Certificates
Undergraduate Certificate in Learning and Communication in Children with Autism
Gain formal recognition for your commitment to understanding and supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This undergraduate certificate program offers focused coursework and experiences in communication development and behavioral intervention strategies for children with ASD. This certificate requires 12 credit hours of coursework.
Whether you're considering a career in education, therapy, or simply want to deepen your awareness of the communication challenges faced by individuals with autism, this program equips you with valuable knowledge and skills. Completion of the certificate will be officially noted on your transcript, highlighting your dedication to inclusive, informed engagement in our diverse world.
Complete the following required courses:
- SPLH 430 / 830: Seminar in Communication in Autism
- ABSC 350: Applied Behavior Analysis in Early Childhood Education & Intervention
Complete one SPLH course:
- SPLH 161: Survey of Communication Disorders
- SPLH 566: Language Development
- SPLH 498: Departmental Research
Complete one hands-on experience:
- SPLH 452: Examining Global Perspectives in Speech-Language-Hearing
- ABSC 680: Practicum in Advanced Laboratory in the Development of Behavioral Treatments for Children with Autism
Questions? Contact either Panying Rong, SPLH (prong@ku.edu) or Pamela Neidert, ABSC (pneidert@ku.edu).
Graduate Certificate in Augmentative and Alternative Communication
The Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) graduate certificate prepares graduate students and professionals to support individuals with complex communication needs across the lifespan. The program builds practical knowledge and skills in AAC systems, assessment, and intervention for use in a variety of settings. Students also learn to work collaboratively with families, educators, and other professionals to support effective communication.
Complete the following required courses:
- SPLH 852: AAC in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
- SPLH 853: AAC in Adults with Acquired Disorders
Complete 8 Elective Credit Hours:
- SPLH 830: Communication & Autism
- SPLH 834: AAC & Literacy
- SPLH 836: Introduction to Technology in AAC
- SPLH 838: AAC in the Schools
- SPLH 864: Clinical Practicum (emphasis in AAC)
- SPLH 876: Independent Study
- SPED 735: Introduction to Teaching Learners with Disabilities
- SPED 844: Advanced Methods in Access & Inclusion
- SW 833: Social Welfare- Interdisciplinary Aging Practice
- PRVM 829: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
- PRVM 831: Interdisciplinary Leadership in Developmental Disabilities
- EPSY 836: Behavioral & Systems Neuroscience in Education
- EPSY 838: Executive Function
Questions? Contact Kate Greenleaf at kgreenleaf@ku.ed