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Graduate Catalog 2022-23 
    
Graduate Catalog 2022-23 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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


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Advisors: Kristal Ehrhardt, Kate LaLonde, Sarah Summy
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:

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

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.

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