School of Education
DEPARTMENTSLicensure and Master of Arts in Special Education - Emotional behavioral disorders
Educating Students with Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors
Educators specializing in emotional behavioral disorders provide instruction for students whose disorder interferes with their acquisition of academic, vocational and social skills. These experts provide accommodations, strategies and interventions for their students. They collaborate with families, teachers, and specialized service providers in designing and implementing individualized education programs for students.
Emotional behavioral disorder professionals need an appreciation of the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. They need to understand how the disorder affects the student’s education.
Earning the Licensure or Master of Arts in Special Education with a concentration in Emotional Behavioral Disorders, you will be prepared to:
- Address current literature and issues in special education.
- Implement appropriate identification and due-process standards.
- Design, field test, and evaluate appropriate instructional strategies and methodologies.
- Provide direct service and consultation.
- Work as partners with families.
- Team up with professionals across disciplines.
- Collaborate with family agencies, community services and professional organizations.
The state of Minnesota approves license programs for special education personnel. St. Thomas recommends qualified candidates for emotional behavioral disorders
