Autism Spectrum Disorder (K-12 Level)

Endorsement:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Endorsement Code:

SV

Available To:

Elementary-level Certified Teachers
Secondary-level Certified Teachers

Description of Endorsement:

The Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV) endorsement allows elementary and secondary-level certified teachers to teach the entire K-12 curriculum to their students who receive special education services. The College of Education will recommend teachers for the K-12 Autism Spectrum Disorder endorsement upon successful completion of all required coursework and the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Autism Spectrum Disorder subject-area test: secondary-level certified teachers must also pass the MTTC Elementary Education Test.

(The 500 and 600-level courses required for this endorsement may be used toward the Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education degree program. All coursework toward a graduate degree must be completed within a seven year period.)

Associated MTTC Test:

064 Autism Spectrum Disorder
(Students should indicate SVSU Institution Code #24 when registering for the MTTC test.)

Required Coursework:

To add this endorsement to an existing teaching certificate select the following link for a list of required courses.  Autism Spectrum Disorder K-12

To avoid taking courses not needed, students are encouraged to first meet with College of Education Certification Advisor to review undergraduate coursework and determine a plan of study.