What Is the Interdisciplinary Certificate in Autism?
| The interdisciplinary Certificate in Autism (ICA) is a special recognition awarded by Oakland University and the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to professionals who have voluntarily advanced their expertise in the area of autism through education and professional experiences. |
Eligibility
| Professionals from a variety of disciplines, including the following, may be eligible for the ICA: |
| Art Therapy |
Audiology |
Behavior Management |
Education |
| Mental Health |
Music Therapy |
Occupational Therapy |
Physical Therapy |
| Psychology |
Social Work |
Speech-Language Pathology |
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Applicant Criteria
- A minimum of five years of experience in their professional discipline.
- At least three years of experience working with students/clients having autism.
- Provision of services to multiple students/ clients having autism.
- Completion of at least 100 clock hours of learning activities in autism.1
- Engagement in leadership activity in the area of autism.2
- Successful functioning as a member of an Interdisciplinary Team on behalf of students/ clients having autism.
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| 1Learning activities can include university courses, professional workshops/conferences/seminars, independent study, and consultation with specialists. The learning activities must be continuous and current within the last 10 years. |
| 2Leadership activities can include delivering professional presentations, teaching university courses, conducting research, producing publications, and supervising others working with individuals having autism. |
Applicants for the ICA must verify the professional experience, education, and leadership that satisfy the competencies represented by the certificate. |
FAQs
| Answers to frequently asked questions about the certificate |
Brochure
Apply
| Application Deadline is October 1, 2012. ICA Application packet |
Contact
Susan Martino, Director of Program Development
Professional Development
School of Education and Human Services
(248) 370-4415 phone | (248) 370-3137 fax
Request Information |
Carol Swift, PhD, Chair
Department of Human Development and Child Studies
School of Education and Human Services
(248) 370-2623
E-mail: intrcert@oakland.edu |