Walden University Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate: Special Education, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K-12)
The Special Education, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders Post-Baccalaureate program examines behavior and developmental strategies that can lead to a positive and inclusive learning environment for students with emotional and/or behavioral disorders.
Incorporating the Council for Exceptional Children Standards and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium Standards, this program will help guide you in promoting positive behavior and effectively respond to misbehavior.
Specifically, you will:
Examine the characteristics of EBD youngsters in comparison to all learners
Learn how to plan for and support the individual needs and strengths of students with exceptionalities, in particular those with emotional and behavioral exceptionalities
Discover how to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that speaks to the learning needs of EBD students
Participate in supervised fieldwork and demonstration teaching to prepare you for the real-world life of a special educator when you complete the program and earn your teaching license