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Graduate Certificate Programs
Autism Spectrum Disorders
This certificate program is in response to the growing concern about services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is designed to deepen the expertise in the field of ASD to acquire the specialized skills to work as instructors.
Students must have a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA from a regionally accredited institution. It is open to all with a first degree in teacher education, special education, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, and social work. Students will learn about theory, a variety of evidence based intervention methods, and working with families. The three-credit internship will accommodate an individual's work schedule.
A student must apply to enter the program at least by mid-semester of the second course taken within the certificate program. Request an Application packet from the College of Graduate and Professional Studies by calling 434.395.2707, toll free 877.267.7883. or via e-mail at graduate@longwood.edu.
The internship, SPED 580, is completed in the final semester. An internship application must be submitted by October 1st for a spring placement and March 1st for a fall placement to Dr. Rachel Mathews who in turn will submit it to the Office of Professional Services (OPS). Please read the application form carefully for full instructions and requirements.
Certificate requirements:
- SPED 550 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)
- SPED 555 Promoting Social & Communicative Competence in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)
- SPED 560 Strategies and Interventions for Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in School, Home and Community (3)
- SPED 580 Internship in Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 12
Contact Information: Dr. Rachel Mathews, mathewsr@longwood.edu, 434.395.2532
21st Century Learning and Leadership
The certificate in 21st Century Learning and Leadership is designed for teachers, ITRT's, library media specialists and administrators who are currently employed in a school system.
The purpose of this online program is to equip leaders and instructors for preparation of K-12 students working and living in a 21st century world. The framework for 21st century learning encompasses key elements of "skills, knowledge and expertise students should master to succeed in work and life in the 21st century (Partnership for 21st Century Skills). In order for schools and school divisions to implement 21st century learning, current educators must be prepared through special training.
Applicants must hold a Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, posses a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another state, and either have an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) OR a minimum mean score on 2 out of 3 parts (verbal, quantitative, analytical writing) of the General GRE test OR a GPA of 3.5 on 6 hours of graduate courses that are part of the certificate program to which you are applying taken as a non-degree registrant at Longwood within the last 12 months. Applicants must also have the capacity to work with students or teachers in an educational setting as they proceed through the program. This is an online certificate program.
A student must apply to enter the program at least by mid-semester of the second course taken within the certificate program. Request an Application packet from the College of Graduate and Professional Studies by calling 434.395.2707, toll free 877.267.7883. or via e-mail at graduate@longwood.edu.
Certificate Requirements:
- EDUC 580 Mentoring Teachers and Students as 21st Century Leaders (3)
- EDUC 581 Assessing 21st Century Skills (3)
- EDUC 582 Emerging Trends in Technology for 21st Century Learning (3)
- EDUC 583 Instructional Design for Elearning (3)
- EDUC 584 Distance Learning Models (3)
- EDUC 585 Collaborative Communities in Elearning (3)
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 18
Contact Information: Dr. Manorama Talaiver, mano@nitpr.us, 434.517.0717
Within the Department of Education and Special Education we offer two graduate certificates - Autism Spectrum Disorders and 21st Century Learning and Leadership.
Certificates provide in depth study on a specific topic and in some cases, an additional endorsement area.
Students must apply for admission to the certificate at least by mid-semester of the second course taken.
Contact the College of Graduate & Professional Studies for admission applications and information (graduate@longwood.edu or 434.395.2707 or 877.267.7883 toll free).
