Autism and Neurodiversity: Lifespan Development and Disability Justice – Online Microcredential

Build skills to support neurodivergent people and drive inclusion

The world has become a more welcoming place for neurodivergent individuals — but there is work to be done, and knowledge to be gained. That’s where you come in. Learn to approach neurodiversity with a focus on empowerment and inclusion while acquiring skills that can make an impact when you earn a microcredential in autism and neurodiversity online from Oregon State University.

Gain insight into human lifespan development, neurodiverse-affirming practices, and evidence-based interventions. Explore the psychological aspects of disability through online coursework covering social and developmental factors, neurodevelopmental disorders, and disability justice principles. You’ll become equipped to create environments that promote fulfilling, interdependent lives for people of all neurotypes and with a range of support needs.

This program can help you work toward careers related to human services, education, disability advocacy and psychology.

Coursework

Required courses (12 credits)

• PSY 350 – Human Lifespan Development (4)
• PSY 457 – Autism and Neurodiversity (4)
• PSY 462 – Psychology of Disability (4)

Prerequisite courses

Some courses within Oregon State's online microcredential offerings may require you to complete prerequisites in order to enroll. Before applying, it's important to understand the timing and schedule for when microcredential courses are offered, including any prerequisite courses.

• PSY 201Z – Introduction to Psychology I (4)
• PSY 202Z – Introduction to Psychology II (4)

Note: To satisfy the above prerequisites, Oregon State's College of Liberal Arts recommends that you complete the human lifespan development microcredential before enrolling in the autism and neurodiversity microcredential.

Please contact the program lead for more details or connect with the Ecampus enrollment services team to learn more about these prerequisites.

Skills

The in-demand skills you’ll develop as a student in this microcredential will give you what you need to stand out and level up in your career.

• Social development
• Neurodiverse-affirming practice
• Disability justice principles
• Neurodevelopmental disorders

Start working toward a degree in psychology

Once you complete a microcredential in autism and neurodiversity, you can apply the 12 credits you earn directly toward Oregon State’s online bachelor’s degree in psychology.

If you plan to apply these credits toward a full degree, we encourage you to first contact the program to learn about the degree requirements. Please note that acceptance into a microcredential does not guarantee acceptance into a degree program.