2016-2017
Education (M.Ed.)
Pennsylvania Department of Education- Certification Only, Non-Degree
Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement (PDE, K-12)
For those who are already certified to teach in PA public schools.
PDE Certification Requirements
EDME 504 Family and Community Partnerships
EDME 522 Autism Spectrum Disorders
EDME 527 Positive Behavioral Support with field
experience
EDME 536 Instructional Design and Assessment for
Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Non-Curricular Requirements
Requires 80 hours of field experience, 20 hours are
embedded in each course.
Total credits required
Credits
Solely
online
(Y/N)
Hybrid
(Y/N)
Intensive
(Y/N)
3
3
N
Y
N
N
Y
N
3
Y
N
N
3
Y
N
N
Prerequisite(s) or restrictions
Security Clearances on file
0
12
Students who earn this PDE Certification will also receive the corresponding Messiah College Certificate.
Messiah College Graduate Programs
Summer 2016