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.

Initial Assessment:  Minimum GPA 2.75, GRE combined score 800 (V+Q), three letters of recommendation, personal statement, dispositions self-assessment, bachelor’s degree, C or higher in English 102 and oral communication.

Certification and Degree Assessment: Satisfactory dispositions assessment; 3.0 cumulative GPA; satisfactory portfolio; passing scores on PRAXIS exams; positive recommendation from the Special Education Program Committee.

Degree Candidacy:  If not enrolled during the semester in which you are graduating, you will need to register for a degree candidacy as outlined in the graduate catalog, http://louisville.edu/graduatecatalog/academic-policies-and-requirements/, under the section called acadmeic policies and requirements.