M.A.T Specialization ~ Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K-12)
The Special Education, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders Post-Baccalaureate program with an option to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) 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 can lead to a master's degree with only two additional research courses. Our Master of Arts in Teaching was developed by leading educational experts and master teachers in order to expand your teaching repertoire and make a greater impact in the classroom.
With a focus on Special Education, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, you will
- Examine the characteristics of EBD youngsters in comparison to all learners
- Learn how to promote positive behavior and effectively respond to misbehavior
- Discover how to develop an Individualized Educational 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
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