Education (Emotional/Behavioral Disorders), M.Ed. (30 hrs)

Location(s): 100% Online

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Program Overview

The Master of Education in Emotional & Behavioral Disorders (EBD) will prepare teachers to conduct functional assessments and develop behavioral intervention plans, as well as to implement, monitor, and instruct children and youth with significant emotional and/or behavioral disorders in educational and clinical settings as well as residential facilities. The program of study leads to a Class AA license in Mississippi and an endorsement in EBD.

The program is conducted in a fully online format, consists of 30 credit hours, and cohorts start each fall and winter trimester.

Goals and Objectives

The specific goals and objectives of the Master of Education program are to provide students with opportunities to become confident, caring, and reflective educators by

earning academic credentials that may allow them to advance in the chosen field of employment;
experiencing personal growth and understanding through in-depth study in the area of concentration and certification;
expanding the student’s Christian values through coursework and campus activities;
building upon their undergraduate studies and work experience to broaden their knowledge base in the teaching field; and
becoming strong professional leaders in their chosen discipline and area of certification.

Graduate Outcomes

The student will demonstrate the ability to professionally critique and summarize current research.
The student will exhibit skills in analyzing functional behavior.
The student will exhibit skills in analyzing client-based interventions.
The student will demonstrate the ability to plan instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge and application of technology.

Program Admission Requirements

Complete an online application for Graduate Admissions and pay fee
Submit all official transcripts electronically to the university
Must have a GPA > 2.5 on the last 64 hours of undergraduate work or a cumulative GPA > 2.5
Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Hold or qualify to hold a Class A teacher’s license and provide a copy
Hold or qualify to hold a teacher’s license indicating an endorsement in Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Provide two recommendations from current or past supervisors

Transfer Credit

A maximum of six hours of graduate credit may be transferred from another accredited institution. All transfer courses must be approved prior to degree application.

Program Progression and Graduation Requirements

Students must maintain a GPA > 3.0 with no grade less than a ‘C’ and must complete all requirements within six years of admission into the program.
Refer to Academic Regulations in this catalog for additional degree progression and graduation requirements.

Program of Study (30 hrs)

Professional Education (9 hrs)

EDU 6200 - Teacher as Researcher 3 hrs
EDU 6400 - Curriculum Planning 3 hrs
EDU 6650 - Behavior Management 3 hrs

Emotional / Behavioral Disorders Concentration (21 hrs)

Program Requirements and Professional Licensure Disclosure

Teacher education programs at William Carey University are designed to meet the professional competency standards for licensure in Mississippi. William Carey University cannot determine whether any program leads to licensure in any state other than Mississippi. It is recommended that students who intend to seek licensure in another state verify that their program of study meets the desired state’s licensure requirements.

Further, the Mississippi Department of Education establishes and maintains state licensure requirements, policies, and procedures, which supersede requirements listed in this catalog. Mandatory changes to this program of study will be communicated to the student through the School of Education.

Refer to the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Educator Licensure (http://mdek12.org/OEL) for the most current licensure requirements, application procedures, and deadlines.