Learning and Behavior Disorders (MAT) Alt Cert - SECP
Learn more about Learning and Behavior Disorders (MAT) Alt Cert - SECP for P-12.
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The special education licensure program provides a strong foundation in general education content, special education theory and methods, and teaching experience. Extensive classroom experience allows students to develop the skills, competencies, and confidence for successful teaching, including strategies for inclusion, behavior management, social skill instruction, and modifying instruction in the general curriculum. Students also benefit from the supervision and mentorship of experienced practitioners and field supervisors. The program's special education professors are experienced practitioners who are experts in their fields as researchers, teachers, and administrators.
View the general admission requirements and degree requirements for Learning Behavior Disorders (MAT) here
M.A.T. in Special Education: Learning and Behavior Disorders, P-12 (Alt Cert)
This program can be completed 100% online
Applicants to the program should have excellent academic credentials and successful experience working with children and/or adolescents with Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD). The Alternative Certification program requires that students who are admitted to this program become employed as an LBD teacher on a temporary provisional certificate. Classes start in the Summer each year, and admitted students must secure employment before the start of the Fall term. Those who are not employed, have the option to pursue the traditional version of this program, which requires field placements and student teaching. Completion of this degree/licensure program will only lead to certification as an LBD teacher (not an Elementary, Middle or Secondary content area teacher).
Licensure to teach students with learning and behavior disorders prepares candidates to teach students with learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and mild intellectual disabilities at all grade levels from kindergarten through high school. Students with learning and behavior disorders may spend all or part of their time in traditional classroom settings but may also receive special education instruction for part of the day in resource rooms, or in self-contained classrooms within the school.
Who should apply?
- Individuals interested in teaching students with learning and behavior disorders
- Individuals with a bachelor's degree outside of the field of education
- Individuals with strong academic credentials and experience working with children or adults with learning and behavior disorders
- Individuals who will simultaneously excel at meeting the complex demands of teaching and the rigorous standards of academic coursework.
Teacher education candidates should visit the Educator Preparation Program page and review the expectations listed under the "Review These Teaching Profession Expectations" section.
Please visit the Educator Preparation Program page and read items listed under "Admission Requirement Details" for more in-depth information regarding admission requirements for this program.
Students would primarily be certified to teach students with learning and behavior disorders (LBD) in Kentucky.
The program leads to LBD certification only. Individuals completing this program would not be certified to teach in a typical classroom (Elementary, Middle or Secondary) unless they completed an additional certification program.
Before applying to the program, please contact Betty Hampton, Director of Graduate and Student Services, (502-852-0411 or betty.hampton@louisville.edu) to discuss the application process.
Department of Special Education
Brandon Gossett
Office: 502-852-0574
College of Education and Human Development
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292