Graduate Certificate Program in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIC)

Advisors: Kristal Ehrhardt, Kate LaLonde, Sarah Summy, Elizabeth Whitten
Room 4571 Sangren

This graduate level certificate program is designed for educators and related service personnel to meet the unique behavioral needs of learners in K-12 environments through systemic, positive, prevention focused, and data-based decision making. This certificate is fully online.

This program is designed to meet the needs of educators and related service personnel who:

Are interested in specializing in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Want to be able to provide Professional Development in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Desire to become a leader in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Admissions criteria:

Bachelor’s degree
Initial teaching certificate and/or endorsement in Special Education or Related Service Area
Experience in K-12 schools
One page statement explaining applicant interest in this certificate
Three professional letters of reference
Meet University Requirements for Graduate Level Admission

Program Requirements:

Courses required to complete the Certificate (minimum 15 credits)

SPED 6380 - Applications of Behavior Analysis in Special Education Credits: 3 hours
SPED 6381 - School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Credits: 3 hours
SPED 6382 - Intensive Interventions for Challenging Behaviors Credits: 3 hours
SPED 6655 - Coaching Classroom Management Credits: 3 hours
SPED 6300 - Clinical Practice in Special Education Credits: 3 hours

Note:

Following University and Graduate College Policies, individuals who earn the Certificate in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports may apply to the Master of Arts in Special Education-Concentration Behavior Specialist and use the courses completed toward their degree. Additionally, students pursuing the Ed.D. in Special Education may complete the certificate as part of their doctoral program.