Change in Degree, Major, Or Submajor

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Curriculum Proposal Form #2

Change in Degree, Major, or Submajor

Effective Term: {Select from drop-down list} 2120 (Winterim 2012)2121 (Spring 2012)2123 (Summer 2012)2127 (Fall 2012)2130 (Winterim 2013)2131 (Spring 2013)2133 (Summer 2013)2137 (Fall 2013)2140 (Winterim 2014)2141 (Spring 2014)

Type of Action: {Select from drop-down list} Change in DegreeChange in MajorChange in SubmajorChange in MinorChange in certificate programChange in ModuleDeletion of DegreeDeletion of MajorDeletion of SubmajorDeletion of MinorDeletion of certificate programDeletion of Module

Degree: {Select from drop-down list} AABABA/BSBBABFABMBSBSEEdSMBAMMEMPAMSMSEMinorPre-professional

Program Title: Graduate Autism Specialist Certificate

GPA Requirement for the Major/Submajor: 2.75

Sponsor(s): Shannon Stuart

Department(s): Special Education

College(s): {Select from drop-down list} Arts and CommunicationBusiness and EconomicsEducationLetters and SciencesGrad Studies and Cont EdInterdisciplinary

Consultation took place: NA Yes (list departments and attach consultation sheet)

Departments:

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Proposal Information:

(Procedures for Form #2)

Total number of credit units in program:

Before change 16 After change 15

1.  Exact description of request:

Delete SPECED 609 NONVIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION from the Autism Specialist Certificate requirements. This course provides participants with certification or recertification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention as recognized by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI). Techniques for de-escalating potentially harmful situations as well as strategies for responding to direct physical threats will be presented. The instructor is certified by CPI to provide training. Participants passing the exit exam will receive a one-year certificate in non-violent crisis intervention.

From (as listed in catalog and on AR)

Courses required in the Autism Specialist Certificate:

SPECED 609 Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (1 credit)

SPECED 707 Foundations of Autism (3 credits)

SPECED 708 Methods of Autism (3 credits)

COMDIS 683 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3 credits)

SPECED 702 Reflective Practice and Action Research (3 credits)

SPECED 704 Applied Action Research (23 credits)

To (to be listed in catalog and on AR)

Courses required in the Autism Specialist Certificate:

SPECED 707 Foundations of Autism (3 credits)

SPECED 708 Methods of Autism (3 credits)

COMDIS 683 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3 credits)

SPECED 702 Reflective Practice and Action Research (3 credits)

SPECED 704 Applied Action Research (23 credits)

2.  Relationship to mission and strategic plan of institution, and/or college and department goals and objectives:

As professional knowledge within the autism field has developed, we now realize that Nonviolent Crisis Prevention is not specific to the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Much of the focus is on verbal de-escalation techniques while individuals on the autism spectrum may require supportive intervention that targets social interaction differences, communication skills, repetitive/ restrictive patterns of behavior or interests, sensory processing differences, and cognitive processing differences. Recognizing that this course no longer fits the needs of professional who train to work with individual with autism spectrum disorders demonstrates understanding of our university’s commitment to the growth of professional integrity.

Rationale: The autism Specialist Certificate is fully online except for this course. The course no longer meets the needs of students enrolled in the certificate program. Consumers who need CPI for their professions typically take CPI through their school districts. Much of the focus is on verbal de-escalation techniques while individuals on the autism spectrum may require supportive intervention that targets social interaction differences, communication skills, repetitive/ restrictive patterns of behavior or interests, sensory processing differences, and cognitive processing differences. Recognizing that this course no longer fits the needs of professional who train to work with individual with autism spectrum disorders demonstrates understanding of our university’s commitment to the growth of professional integrity.

3.  Cost Implications: none

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