Certificate in Emotional Disability (Online)
Become an interventionist in the field of Emotional Behavior Disorders and address the needs of individuals with EmD rulings.
About this Program
The Certificate in Emotional Disability (EmD) focuses on meeting the needs of individual students who have emotional and behavioral disorders.
Upon completion of the certificate, teachers are prepared to assess, analyze and problem solve the challenges of learning for students with emotional & behavioral disorders and their families, focusing on the objective of providing effective teaching practices, behavioral supports, and instructional strategies.
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Program Information
Program Type
Area of Study
Education
School
Duration
1 year
Degree
Program Location
Required Credit Hours
12
Emotional Disability (EmD)
The Certificate in Emotional Disability (EmD) requires the following courses for a total of 12 credit hours.
To complete the Certificate in Emotional Disability (EmD), students must complete:
- 12 hours of Professional Core courses
Professional Core Courses (12)
- EDSP 676 Education & Psychology of Individuals with Behavior Problems
- EDSP 678 Positive Behavior Support
- EDSP 680 Applied Behavior Analysis & Management
- EDSP 653 Practicum & Field Experiences with Exceptionalities
Note: These four courses can be added to an M.Ed. in Special Education.
Students applying to the Certificate in Emotional Disability (EmD) must meet the following requirements. Students must have:
- A completed bachelor's degree
- Hold a teacher certification in Special Education
We're here to help!
If you have any questions about the Certificate in Emotional Disability, don't hesitate to reach out!
Denise A Soares
Assistant Dean, Director of Graduate Studies, Professor of Special Education, and Interim Director of the National Center for School-University Partnerships
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