Graduate Certificate Program in Adapted Physical Education and Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (APBC)

Advisor: Jiabei Zhang
Student Recreation Center, Room 1043, HPHE Department

This Interdisciplinary graduate certificate is designed for teaching children with severe disabilities in a combined program structured in a way that allows students to develop professional competencies through the completion of a fully online program. The program prepares teachers to provide quality APE and PBIS services for K-12 children with severe disabilities in APE and SE classes. The program includes 27 hours. This program is federally funded from 10/01/2020 to 09/30/2025. Contact Dr. Jiabei Zhang at zhangj@wmich.edu  for further information.

Admissions criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or Special Education
• Teaching certificate in Physical Education Special Education
• One page statement explaining applicant interest in this certificate
• Thee professional letters of reference
• Meet University Requirements for Graduate Level Admission