Behavior Intervention Specialist Endorsement

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Behavior Intervention Specialist Endorsement

This program may be completed as a standalone endorsement or through the Master of Special Education program.

*18 credits for students who hold a special education endorsement; 30 credits for students who hold a regular teaching certificate (if no special education endorsement on the certificate).

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Meghan Christensen

Enrollment Specialist
Email Address: christensenm@midlandu.edu 
Phone Number: 402-941-6079

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Eleanore Sell

Academic Advisor & CRM Analyst
Email Address: sell@midlandu.edu
Phone Number: 402-719-6430

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Program Outcomes

The Behavior Intervention Specialist endorsement is a rigorous program focused on the following topics: 1) Characteristics, identification, and assessment methods for students with behavioral and emotional disorders; 2) Supports, interventions, and instructional strategies for students with behavioral and emotional needs; 3) Classroom behavior management strategies to support all learners; and 4) Policy, principles, and evidence-based practices to support individuals with disabilities across multiple settings.

Students in the BIS Endorsement will:

1. Analyze policies, principles, and theories that promote the continuous improvement of special education programs, supports, and services at the classroom, school, and system level (NDE Rule 24 Guidelines Standard 3 and 4).
2. Evaluate best practices related to identification and assessment of students with behavioral and emotional disorders (NDE Rule 24 Guidelines Standard 1 and 6).
3. Select intervention and instruction strategies to support diverse learners with behavioral and emotional needs (NDE Rule 24 Guidelines Standard 2 and 4).
4. Collaborate with stakeholders of the school community to advocate for effective policies and evidence-based practices that support the success of individuals with disabilities and their families (NDE Rule 24 Guidelines Standard 5, 6, and 7).

Curriculum & Learning Environment

Designed around a teacher’s demanding schedule, the BIS endorsement program can be completed 100% online with asynchronous coursework throughout. With the help of this program, students can immediately apply what they are learning to their profession each day because of our flexible online class structure.

Throughout the 14-month, program, students with a special education endorsement will complete six courses (18 credits). For students who hold a regular teaching certificate without a special education endorsement, a minimum of an additional 12 graduate semester hours in special education coursework is required (30 credits total). Classes start every summer and our program modules run from Monday through Sunday, with the bulk of assignments due on Sunday to allow teachers to plan around their demanding work schedules.

Coursework

A full list of Midland University Behavior Intervention Specialist Endorsement course descriptions and credit information can be found in the Academic Catalog.

Experienced Faculty

With multiple years of combined teaching and leadership experience, our BIS faculty challenge student thinking and allow students to share authentic experiences to enrich learning.

Please note: Endorsements offered at the graduate level are based on the Rule 24 Standards for the State of Nebraska. Nebraska endorsements may or may not be eligible to be added to out-of-state teaching certificates. Teachers seeking to add an endorsement to their out-of-state teaching certificate must consult with their state’s Department of Education to confirm endorsement and certification requirements in their state.