The West Virginia Department of Education offers an Autism Endorsement to applicants holding a Professional Teaching Certificate endorsed in Emotional/Behavior Disorders; Multi Categorical Special Education; Mental Impairments (Mild/Moderate); Severe Disabilities; or Pre-School Special Needs. The Autism Endorsement requires six credit-hours in Autism courses, which is 100% online, and field experience in an approved setting with individuals diagnosed with autism.

Advisor: Dr. Richard Whitehead richard.whitehead@westliberty.edu

Required Courses:
SPED 501 Autism I: Characteristics of Autism (Summer I; Fall II)
SPED 502 Autism II: Autism Assessment and Interventions (Summer II; Spring II)