Griffith University

Course Level

Graduate Certificate

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Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies

This degree, offered by the Autism Centre of Excellence, applies a multi-disciplinary, whole-of-life focus to autism. Our approach aligns with the neurodiversity paradigm, and we incorporate the voices of autistic and autism community in each of our courses. The course uses the lecturer content with the voices of lived experience to allow you to gain a foundation in communication and learning in autism, understand how to select and apply evidence-based practices and explore different factors and pathways to understanding and supporting behavioural challenges. This Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies is a prerequisite for the Master of Autism Studies, which is an accredited pathway to becoming a developmental educator. Developmental educators are an NDIS approved profession for supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and their families to achieve their individual developmental, social and learning goals.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Online	Online/Off-campus - 0.5 years	$2,500	N/A

Structure

Credit points 40

Subjects

Understanding Autism - 7175EDN (foundational course to be completed in first trimester of study)
Evaluating the evidence: What counts? - 7176EDN
Autism, Thinking, and Learning. - 7177EDN
Understanding Behaviours - 7178EDN

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Autism studies you must have: a recognised Bachelors degree (or higher) in any discipline
a personal statement describing how your lived experience of autism has prepared and motivated your for undertaking postgraduate studies in autism (e.g., courses attended, books or articles read, presentations, groups you actively contribute to)