Overview
Licensed teachers seeking to add certification in special education should enroll in the Education - Learning and Behavior Disorders program of Eastern Kentucky University.
The program focuses on best practices and promotes the knowledge and skill sets needed to advance the quality of services and educational programs for students with learning and behavior disorders.
Where are Recent Graduates of the Program Employed?
In elementary, middle, and high schools as teachers.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Leadership Skills for Teachers
- Leading Achievement Change
- Research for Teacher Leaders
- Curriculum for Teacher Leaders
- Advanced Special Education Assessment
- Educational Management of Learning and Behavior Disordered Students
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Education Psychology Educational Research View 158 other Masters in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.75
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission to the Graduate School
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Statement of Eligibility or Professional Certificate with EPSB for elementary, middle or secondary teaching.
- Reference inventory on Candidate Dispositions
- Professional Code of Ethics, Character Fitness Declaration, and Professional Dispositions
- Candidates must review the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Certified Personnel established in 16 KAR 1:020
- Candidates must review the character and fitness questionnaire contained in Section III of the CA-1
- Candidates must demonstrate understanding of professional dispositions expected of professional educators
Tuition Fee
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International
510 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 510 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National
510 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 510 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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