This program leads to certification in Kentucky for areas of Behavior Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Mild Mental Disability, and Orthopedic Impairments at all grade levels from preschool through high school. In order to be accepted into this program, applicants must be employed in an LBD classroom on a temporary provisional certificate. Full-time course work is required to complete the program. The program leads to certification for LBD 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.

Admission Requirements

The teacher education admission portfolio is a combination of forms, transcripts, test scores, and other requirements that applicants will submit to the College of Education and Human Development. Have you attended a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Information Session or met with an Education advisor? If the answer is "no", then you are encouraged to attend an MAT info session BEFORE you start the application process! You will learn more about our programs as well as the academic requirements needed for admission.

• Teacher Education Directions and Application

Opportunities for Graduates

Teach in a Learning or Behavior Disorders classroom in Kentucky.

Certification

The program leads to certification for LBD in grades preschool through high school 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.