Autism Education Certificate Online

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Earn an Autism Education Certificate and Help Children Succeed

Autism affects how children communicate and interact with the world around them. In the classroom, this can lead to challenges in education that you can overcome with the right training and skills. Liberty University designed the Certificate in Autism Education to help educators, family members, and others working in the community gain these important skills.

In 2020, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 54 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to 2016 data.* Liberty is committed to providing properly trained educators to help meet the needs of qualified individuals. If you are already working or planning to work as a general or special education teacher, then this certificate can help you meet the exceptional learning needs of students with ASD in an educational setting!

Your officially conferred certificate name will be Certificate in Autism Education.

*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at Data & Statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder (viewed online July 22, 2020).

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Certificate in Autism Education Program?

Our Autism Education Certificate program is designed to help you understand the common characteristics of autism spectrum disorders so you can provide for the needs of your students on the autism spectrum. Throughout this Autism Education Certificate program, you will study under professors who have served as teachers and administrators in K-12 settings. These seasoned professionals will take what they have studied in their careers and share practical applications that you can use in your own classroom.

Our Autism Education Certificate is offered 100% online, so you can further your education without uprooting your life. Whether you are already working as an educator, or you have other commitments, this certificate will allow you to continue to serve your community while you further your education.

What Will You Study with Our Autism Education Certificate?

Our autism online training is designed to help prepare you with the knowledge and experience to teach students with autism. You can first explore the characteristics of children and adolescents with disabilities. Additionally, you can learn techniques for dealing with these diverse learners in a variety of settings.

You can gain a foundation in understanding autism spectrum disorder. Studying specific approaches and interventions with an emphasis on school settings is key to educating children. You can also explore more about adult autism education and therapies used for people with autism throughout the lifespan.

In addition to the education-related courses in this certificate program, you will take a psychology course that focuses on the exceptional child. You can learn about the theory, empirical research, and interventions related to behavioral, emotional, and cognitive disorders.

Potential Career Opportunities

Our Autism Education Certificate can help you prepare for a career in education. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, licensure status, and experience, there are a number of positions that could benefit from our Autism Education Certificate:

Applied behavior analyst
Autism spectrum disorder specialist
Special education teacher
Special education teaching assistant

The skills that you gain from our Autism Education Certificate can be an asset if you hope to pursue education-related careers in the future. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with an autism education certificate from Liberty University.

Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Education careers may also require satisfaction of teaching licensure requirements, which this certificate is not designed to fulfill. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 1.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

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If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

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Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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