Autism Endorsement

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In 12 credits of curriculum, earn the coursework necessary to meet the requirements for an Autism Endorsement in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. You will engage in coursework that includes ongoing targeted special education field experiences while also developing a broad understanding of characteristics of autism, etiology, evidence-based interventions, assessment, behavioral interventions, social skills interventions and family and community-related issues.

Note: If you intend to apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for the endorsement, a Level I or Level II Certificate from PDE is a prerequisite. If you do not hold an instructional certificate from PDE, you may apply for the program and complete the required courses without the PDE endorsement.

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Program Information

In 12 credits of curriculum, earn the coursework necessary to meet the requirements for an Autism Endorsement in Pennsylvania. This coursework includes targeted fieldwork to enrich your understanding.

Academic Department

Educational Foundations and Leadership

Duration

1-year

Required Credit Hours

12

Application Process

Bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA*

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a related field

*Applicants are customarily expected to have a 3.0 grade point average, based on a four-point scale, in their undergraduate work. However, exceptions may be granted on a limited basis, in which there is substantial additional evidence of a student's academic competency.

International Applicants

Duquesne University requires submission of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores for all non-native English speaking applicants who attended a university outside of the United States.

Score Requirements

The University requires the following minimum scores in each area to be considered for admission: TOEFL minimum of 80 (iBT - internet-based) with no sub-score less than 17, or 550 on the paper-based test; IELTS minimum score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.5 for Reading, 5.5 for Writing, 5.5 for Speaking, and 6.0 for Listening.

Additionally, the English as a Second Language program conducts a review of each matriculated student upon arrival to determine individual needs for English instruction to support success in their chosen degree program

Transcript Credit Evaluation

If your transcript(s) is from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report.

The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts.

You may use the following services to request official foreign credential evaluations: World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

Visit International Admissions for additional information and requirements.

Rolling Admissions

Our Autism Endorsement program has a rolling admissions process. This means you can apply anytime throughout the year.

Materials

Note: Current Duquesne University School of Education students do not need to complete the Duquesne University Online Application

  • Official transcripts
    • International applicants, please read the information under Transcript Credential Evaluation section in the Admissions Requirements section above. 
  • A statement of purpose demonstrating the applicant's Professionalism and Ethics, commitment to Academic Excellence and commitment to Collaboration and Diversity. For the statement of purpose, the applicant should answer a set of questions framed around these themes.

Process

Send official application materials to:

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  • Duquesne University School of Education
    Office of Graduate Admissions
    214A Canevin Hall
    600 Forbes Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA 15282

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