Graduate Catalog 2024-2025 | Page 162

EDU-562 Behavior and Mental Health Li In this course candidates will develop an understanding of the characteristics of mental illness in children and youth and the impact this may have on learning and behavior for PK-12 students . Candidates will recognize how these experiences and conditions can impact growth , development and learning of children and adolescents and the important role that educators and schools can play in reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors . Candidates will engage in field experience assignments that will provide opportunities to directly interact with classroom teachers , school leaders , community members , and students in order to deepen their understanding of the content presented in each of the modules of the course .
3.00
EDU-563 Prev & Intervent to Support Be
In this course candidates will take a deeper look into the development of systems change and the potential impact of adverse childhood experiences , trauma , and mental illness on learning and behavior on learning for PK-12 students . Candidates will focus on school leadership and collaboration between all stakeholders which impact both school environment and culture as well as the systemic issues that can determine the services that are provided to support all learners . Candidates will engage in field experience assignments that will provide opportunities to directly interact with classroom teachers , school leaders , community members , and students in order to deepen their understanding of the content presented in each of the modules of the course .
3.00