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.
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.
