Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
This specialist in Emotional & Behavioral Disorders will prepare teachers to conduct functional assessments and develop behavioral intervention plans, as well as implement, monitor, and instruct children and youth with significant emotional and/or behavioral disorders in educational and clinical settings as well as residential facilities.
Program Overview
Hours
This program is 30 hours and may be completed in as little as 15 months. The program begins each fall and winter term.
Delivery Method
Classes are fully online and designed to be flexible and require no synchronous meetings, making this program ideal for the working student who wants to take their education to the next level. Students will have the opportunity to build a portfolio of materials to use in day-to-day instruction. William Carey uses Canvas as the learning management system for online coursework. In addition to the course requirements students must complete 300 contact hours with students with emotional and behavioral disorders.
Applicant Prerequisites & Requirements
Prospective students must:
Complete an online application for Graduate Admissions
Submit all official transcripts to Graduate Admissions via eScript
Hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university
Must have a minimum of a GPA of 3.25 minimum in their qualifying master’s program
Hold or qualify to hold the AA teacher’s license indicating an endorsement in Mild/Moderate Disabilities and provide a copy
Provide two recommendations from current or past supervisors
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Hattiesburg
WCU Box #3 | 710 William Carey Parkway | Hattiesburg, MS 39401
education@wmcarey.edu | (601) 318 - 6600
Tradition
19640 Highway 67 | Biloxi, MS 39532
education@wmcarey.edu | (228) 702 - 1842