Program: Education (Emotional/Behavioral Disorders), Ed.S. (30 hrs) - William Carey University

Program Overview

The Specialist 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 AAA 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 Specialist 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 students will demonstrate effective research skills by designing an action research project, which includes an introduction, review of literature, description of population, procedures, and references.

Program Admission Requirements

Complete an online application for Graduate Admissions and pay the fee.
Submit all official transcripts electronically to the university.
Hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Must have a GPA > 3.25 in qualifying master’s program.
Hold or qualify to hold a Class AA teacher’s license and provide a copy.
Hold or qualify to hold the AA teacher’s license indicating an endorsement in Mild/Moderate Disabilities.
Provide two recommendations from current or past supervisors.

Program Progression and Graduation Requirements

Students must have successfully completed the plan of study approved by the faculty with a GPA > 3.0 within six years of program admission.
Only two grades lower than a ‘B’ are allowed for the Specialist in Education.
The student must demonstrate competency in content and in scholarly writing by passing EDL 7890 Educational Unit Self-Study through Assessment Inquiry Research with a minimum grade of ‘B’.

Program of Study (30 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.

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