Western Kentucky University

Course Details

Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Leader – Special Education: Learning and Behavior Disorders

Course Description

This program is designed to develop Teacher Leaders who can positively impact student learning in their classrooms and schools while serving students with Learning and Behavior Disorders. The School of Teacher Education, through the Exceptional Education program area, offers courses and experiences for initial preparation of Exceptional Education teachers and for those seeking advanced preparation. Advanced preparation programs include Professional Learning Communities in which students interact with other graduate students from various content areas and grade levels to discuss and work on real world challenges and promising practices they encounter in schools. There are two concentrations for advanced preparation:  Advanced Preparation in LBD for those with prior teacher certification in any teacher certification area. Within each concentration, the student is expected to become competent in theory, research, and application of best teaching practices related to exceptional students with Learning and Behavior Disorders and to exhibit appropriate teacher disposition behaviors as indicated by the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Teacher Disposition Rating Form. Students in both concentrations will complete a professional education component and a specialization component based upon their certification status, educational background, and career goals.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

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Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Leader – Special Education: Learning and Behavior Disorders Western Kentucky University