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Emerging as Leaders in Autism Practice & Research

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At a Glance

  • College

    College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Online Programs

  • Degree

    Graduate Certificate

  • Format

    Online

  • Credits

    12

  • Duration

    16 Months

This advanced practice certificate offers registered and licensed occupational therapists advanced knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and skills for working with persons who have ASD. Courses are taught by experts in the field. 

Program Features

  • Four graduate-level courses (a total of 12 credits; 3 credits/course)
  • Certificate can be completed in 16 months
  • All courses are 100% online
  • Courses are designed to interface with our PP-OTD Program and may be used for graduate credit toward a Doctorate degree.
  • Students use the latest distance learning tools, including discussion boards, synchronous online presentations, and live chat.
  • Students have access to professional literature through the Scott Memorial Library and experts on topics such as motor learning, sensory integration, and constrained-induced movement therapy

Curriculum

Classes & schedule options available for completing your certificate

Tuition & Financial Aid

Emerging as Leaders in Autism Practice & Research is a graduate-level program with tuition charged per credit to allow for flexibility in pursuit of this certificate. Please visit the University's Tuition Information page for more information about programmatic tuition and fees. 

Employee Tuition Reimbursement

Your employers may have funds budgeted to pay for tuition, either as tuition reimbursement programs or continuing education funds. If you are a Jefferson Health employee, visit MyJeffHub for more information on Jefferson's Tuition Assistance Program.

Get in Touch

Program

Name: Roseann C. Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Position:
  • Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy
  • Director, Jefferson Autism Center of Excellence
Email: RoseAnn.Schaaf@jefferson.edu
Contact Number(s):
  • 215-503-9609
Name: Alison Bell, OTD, OTR/L
Position: Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy
Email: Alison.Bell@jefferson.edu
Contact Number(s):
  • 215-503-8023

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Email: enroll@jefferson.edu
Contact Number(s):
  • 215-951-2800
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