Preparing Educators of Students with Autism (PESA) Certificate

The Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.

Note: If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you are eligible for a reduced application fee of $35. Learn more »

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
2. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00
3. Completed online application that includes:
   • Personal statement
   • One letter of recommendation
   • Minimum 79 TOEFL score or minimum 6.5 IELTS score (international students only)

Learn more about how to apply

• Certificate in Preparing Educators of Students with Autism (Online) Program Requirements

Per credit hour

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"The online format gives me a chance to reflect on what I‘m going say and refine my ideas before posting them. From the beginning through the end, course expectations were clear and I could always go back and look at my instructor’s directions.”

“I feel engaged when I see the relationship between my readings and what’s going on in my practice. I am also surprised by how much I learn from the experiences of my fellow classmates. The information that they shared helps me see how what we learned can be applied in multiple settings.”