The Specialist in Re-Integrating Students with Traumatic Brain Injury Certificate is designed for individuals hold at minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and who desire to provide services to students who have suffered traumatic brain injury and to their parents/ families.
Admission Requirements for Certificate:
- Hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree and a valid teaching certificate.
- Successfully complete a minimum of one full year as a teacher of students with disabilities, school-home-community liaison, or counselor.
- Meet the requirements for admission to the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies.
- Complete and file an application with the Special Education Office indicating the intention to work toward this certificate.
Course Requirements for Certificate (applicant must meet course prerequisites, if any) :
- EDSP 5684 Seminar on Traumatic Brain Injury - I
- EDSP 5685 Seminar on Traumatic Brain Injury - II
- EDSP 5330 Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies for Exceptional Children and Youth
- EDSP 5615 Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
- EDSP 5660 Transition of Youth with E/BD: Issues and Practices
More Information:
The 15 hours for this certificate will also be applicable to the Master’s Degree in Special Education with specialization in emotional/behavioral disorders and/or traumatic brain injury. Students choosing to pursue a Master's Degree must meet the Special Education Program Master's Degree Admissions requirements.
