M.ED in Special Education (LBD)
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Through this program teachers increase their knowledge and expertise in teaching students with Behavior Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Mild Intellectual Disability and Orthopedic Impairments at all grade levels from kindergarten through high school.
Special Education faculty members are committed to continuous scientific research and bring in over $1 million each year in grant funding to support research, training, and service delivery. Faculty members have authored or co-authored numerous books including:
- Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth (Tim Landrum)
- Aligning IEPs to the Common Core State Standards (Ginevra Courtade)
- Managing Classroom Behavior Using Positive Behavior Support (Terry Scott)
Additionally, our faculty have published in the top professional journals in our field, including Behavioral Disorders, Exceptional Children, Intervention in School and Clinic, Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, Journal of Special Education, Teaching Exceptional Children, and Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Faculty are widely recognized and regularly present research across the nation and internationally – including Canada, Jamaica, Australia, Ireland, Germany, and New Zealand.
Detailed requirements for completing this degree are provided in the Graduate Catalog.
M.Ed. in Special Education (Learning and Behavior Disorders)
This program can be completed 100% online
Kentucky Traineeship Program
Traineeship Program funds are available to help defray part of the tuition costs for courses that lead to teacher certification in special education or early childhood education. The Kentucky Department of Education has allocated federal professional development funds to provide tuition assistance for special educators and preschool teachers in obtaining certification in the area in which they are teaching. With the increasing shortage of fully certified teachers seeking teaching positions in special education and early childhood education, a major focus of the Traineeship program is on teachers seeking alternative certification, emergency or probationary certification, and working toward full certification while enrolled in a Kentucky institution of higher education. Further information can be found at: http://kytraineeship.org/about/, including eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and more!
TEACH Grant
Through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides up to $4,000 per year to those who intend to teach in a public or private school that serves students from low-income families. Teachers must be certified in a high-need field. (Amount is pro-rated based on part-time or full-time status up to a maximum of $8,000 for graduate students.)
Applicants must complete the FAFSA (although financial need is not required) and be admitted to a teacher certification program. Applicants must score above the 75th percentile on a college admission test or maintain a cumulative gpa of 3.25 for eligibility.
Recipients must teach for a minimum of four years within eight calendar years of completing the teacher certification program. Those who fail to complete the service obligation must re-pay the loan, with interest charged form the first date of disbursement.
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 "Advanced Educator Preparation" for this program for more in-depth information regarding admission requirements for this program.
Graduates of this program acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to address the needs of students with Learning and Behavioral Disabilities in the classroom.
Terry Scott
Special Education Department
College of Education and Human Development
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-0576
FAQ: M.Ed. in Special Education (Learning and Behavior Disorders)
Once you are admitted to the program, you may request to transfer up to 6 credit hours if your UofL advisor approves the request. Transfer requests are then submitted to Graduate Admissions.
You will also receive certification to teach Learning and Behavior Disorders.
The program can be completed in as few as two years or as many as six years.