Apply: Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Please note: The Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders program does not lead to an academic degree. The Graduate Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.

Required Application Materials

• $50 non-refundable application fee 

• Official transcript from all institutions attended 

  • Minimum final grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in your bachelor's degree 

  • Degree in education or a related field 

  • If you attended an institution outside of the United States, a transcript evaluation from one of our approved agencies is required. 

  • If your undergraduate final grade point average falls below the minimum stated, please contact Graduate Admissions.

• Two references 

• Statement of purpose 

• An initial educator license, or 

  • A minimum of three years of experience working directly with children on the Autism spectrum or in a related field (social work, nursing), and/or permission of the program coordinator 

• English Proficiency, if applicable for international applicants 

Application Deadlines

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed once complete. View final deadlines on our “Graduate Application and Deadlines” page. 

Concurrent Enrollment

Students currently enrolled in a Salem State graduate program should follow the concurrent enrollment process instead of using the graduate online application. Contact the School of Graduate Studies at graduate@salemstate.edu or 978.542.6323 for more information on the concurrent enrollment process.

The certificate in autism spectrum disorders program does not support international students in f or j status due to program modality and/or part-time status. Please contact graduate admissions to verify which programs are suitable.