School of Education and Human Services
Oakland University's Special Education: Emotional Impairment Education programs focus on the broader concepts of exceptionality and in-depth preparation in the area of emotional/behavior disorders. Note: Those interested in earning the EI endorsement independent of the degree may apply directly to the Graduate Certificate in EI:Advanced or EI:Basic.
Delivery Type: 100% online with practicum/student teaching completed at an approved site (if applicable)
Credit required:
- MEd in Special Education with concentration in Emotional Impairment - 40 credits
- Graduate Certificate in Emotional Impairment Education: Basic - 32 to 40 credits
- Graduate Certificate in Emotional Impairment Education: Advanced - 20 to 36 credits
Cost of degree: Tuition rates
Projected National Average Salary: $34,800
Projected National Job Growth: 9%
Who should apply:
Master's Degree: Current certified teachers who are interested in teaching to those with special needs, in particular emotional and behavioral disorders.
EI Education: Advanced Certificate: Teachers who already have one or more special education endorsements who would like to add the Emotional Impairment endorsement to their current teaching certificate.
EI Education: Basic Certificate: Teachers who would like to add the Emotional Impairment endorsement to their current teaching certificate, but do not currently have any special education endorsements.
Who is hiring OU grads: School districts across Michigan.
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