Autism Specialist CertificationPrepare for and take the Autism Certification Competency Exam with the 23 courses included in this program. You can become a Certified Autism Specialist by meeting these eligibility requirements: Have a master's degree (or a bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of experience) in special education, education, educational psychology, psychology, human development, early childhood education, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, physical