Please note: The Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders program does not lead to an academic degree. The Graduate Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in education or a related field
An initial educator license or a minimum of three years of experience working directly with children on the Autism spectrum or in a related field (social work, nursing), and/or
Permission of the program coordinator
Application Deadlines
Applications accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed once complete
The certificate in autism spectrum disorders program does not support international students in f or j status due to program modality and/or part-time status. Please contact graduate admissions to verify which programs are suitable.
Concurrent Enrollment
Students currently enrolled in a Salem State graduate program should follow the concurrent enrollment process instead of using the graduate online application. Contact the School of Graduate Studies at graduate@salemstate.edu or 978.542.6323 for more information on the concurrent enrollment process.
