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E-Learning and Instructional Support

Kresge Library, Room 430
100 Library Drive
Rochester , MI 48309-4479
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Office: (248) 370-4566
Help: (248) 805-1625

E-Learning and Instructional Support

Kresge Library, Room 430
100 Library Drive
Rochester , MI 48309-4479
(location map)
Office: (248) 370-4566
Help: (248) 805-1625

Emotional Impairment: Basic

School of Education and Human Services

The Certificate in Emotional Impairment focuses on in-depth preparation for working with students with emotional / behavioral disorders and is open to qualified candidates with Michigan teacher certification. Candidates have the option to complete coursework for the EI certificate (endorsement) alone, or — with additional coursework — the M.Ed. in Special Education with EI concentration (endorsement).The advanced option is for those who hold a prior special education endorsement in Michigan. The basic option is for general education teachers who hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate.

Delivery Type: 100% Online

Credit required/Time to completion: 32 credits/2 years

Cost of degree: $770.50 per credit
*Learn more about tuition rates.

Projected National Average Salary: $48,000

Projected National Job Growth: 7.47%

Who should apply: Educators working with those with emotional impairments and behavior challenges.

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*Data was last reviewed in December 2019. Projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.