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Autism Assistant

Technical Diploma 30-522-3

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Start Dates: August

Effective: August 2025

First Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
522-105 EDU: Behavior Management 3   Students evaluate models of behavior management, analyze social emotional learning, and explain the importance of proactive management techniques. In addition, students evaluate models of behavior management, analyze behavior and analyze the influence of Adverse Childhood Experiences on behavior in order to focus on developing skills to assist in empowering children to take an active role in self-control and classroom management.
Course #: 522-105
Title: EDU: Behavior Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   Students evaluate models of behavior management, analyze social emotional learning, and explain the importance of proactive management techniques. In addition, students evaluate models of behavior management, analyze behavior and analyze the influence of Adverse Childhood Experiences on behavior in order to focus on developing skills to assist in empowering children to take an active role in self-control and classroom management.
522-112 EDU: Equity in Education 3   Students analyze personal culture, explore cultural constructs, evaluate cultural bias in educational materials and analyze strategies to support English Learners. Students examine diversity in the classroom and develop techniques for supporting equity in the learning environment. In addition, students collaborate to identify service needs in the community and demonstrate professional collaboration skills through participating in a service learning project.
Course #: 522-112
Title: EDU: Equity in Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   Students analyze personal culture, explore cultural constructs, evaluate cultural bias in educational materials and analyze strategies to support English Learners. Students examine diversity in the classroom and develop techniques for supporting equity in the learning environment. In addition, students collaborate to identify service needs in the community and demonstrate professional collaboration skills through participating in a service learning project.
522-134 EDU: Overview of Autism 3 Fall only Understanding the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is critical for those interacting with children/youth on the spectrum. Develop a fundamental understanding of what ASD is, how it is diagnosed and the primary areas of impairment.
Course #: 522-134
Title: EDU: Overview of Autism
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Fall only Understanding the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is critical for those interacting with children/youth on the spectrum. Develop a fundamental understanding of what ASD is, how it is diagnosed and the primary areas of impairment.
  Total Credits: 9  
Total Credits: 9

Second Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
522-129 EDU: Practicum 1 3 Program student; 522-134 or 522-103 Students apply the skills learned in previous program courses in a school setting while under the supervision of a Department of Public Instruction certified teacher. Students support learners while demonstrating professionalism. Students begin the reflective process.
Course #: 522-129
Title: EDU: Practicum 1
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 522-134 or 522-103 Students apply the skills learned in previous program courses in a school setting while under the supervision of a Department of Public Instruction certified teacher. Students support learners while demonstrating professionalism. Students begin the reflective process.
522-135 EDU: Autism in the Classroom 3 Spring only | 522-134 Explore the effects of a positive learning environment, specialized instructional methods and relevant services to support children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in classroom settings.
Course #: 522-135
Title: EDU: Autism in the Classroom
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Spring only | 522-134 Explore the effects of a positive learning environment, specialized instructional methods and relevant services to support children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in classroom settings.
522-138 EDU: Communication and Autism 3 Spring only | 522-134 Communication deficits are a primary symptom of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Examine communication in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for those who are either non-verbal or have limited verbal abilities. Learn about language skills, deficits and needs, review intervention models, and learn strategies to increase communication abilities in those with ASD, with particular emphasis on visual aspects of language. Field observation hours are required.
Course #: 522-138
Title: EDU: Communication and Autism
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Spring only | 522-134 Communication deficits are a primary symptom of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Examine communication in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for those who are either non-verbal or have limited verbal abilities. Learn about language skills, deficits and needs, review intervention models, and learn strategies to increase communication abilities in those with ASD, with particular emphasis on visual aspects of language. Field observation hours are required.
  Total Credits: 9  
Total Credits: 9

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Minimum Program Credits Required: 18

2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.

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