University Credit Option

2011 Semester Course Dates:

Summer Face-to-Face Option:
June 20-24, 2011; All coursework due by July 29
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
165 Morris Hall, UW-La Crosse
2 credits* (UG/GRAD); Tuition, plus $160 workshop registration fee

Fall Online Option:
Sept. 6-Dec. 15, 2011
1 credit* (UG/GRAD); Tuition


Credit Program Format and Requirements:

Summer face-to-face credit program requirements:

2 Undergraduate Credits*

  • Full attendance at workshops
  • Application of information assignments (5-7 total)
  • Presentation/discussion of teaching ideas specific to individuals with autism
  • Post-workshop seminar discussion
  • Written book review of a factual book(s) on autism from instructor list

2 Graduate Credits*

  • Completion of all undergraduate requirements listed above
    • Creation of instructional strategy implementation and services plan
    • Development of sample assessment tool
      OR
    • Other project approved by instructor

Fall online credit program requirements:

1 Undergraduate Credit*
  • Completion of all requirements from two credit summer face-to-face program or consent of instructor
  • Application of knowledge and skills in instructional or caregiving settings
  • Evaluation of effectiveness of instruction based on student learning outcomes
  • Book report (s) from instructor's reading list

1 Graduate Credit*

  • Completion of all undergraduate requirements listed above
    • Application of proposed instructional strategy implementation and services plan
    • Assessment of instruction using appropriate assessment tool
      OR
    • Other project approved by instructor

UW-La Crosse maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

*A $15 Registration Fee/semester and a $2/credit D2L (Desire2Learn) Fee is assessed to all undergraduate and graduate students each semester.

Contact Information for CREDIT OPTION:
Karen Hansen, 608.785.6513 (toll free 866.895.9233, Ext 3) or khansen@uwlax.edu