Positive Behavior Support Graduate Certificate at University of South Florida

Programme overview

A 12-credit graduate certificate for educators, administrators, school psychologists, social workers, counselors and behavioral health staff who want to specialize in evidence-based approaches to challenging behavior in schools and early education settings. It is offered through the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities.

Faculty: College of Behavioral and Community Sciences | Department: Dean's Office | Duration: 12 credit hours | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Courses: Intensive Individualized Positive Behavior Support, Behavior Consultation and Collaborative Systems Change, either Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (K-12) or Addressing Behavior Challenges in Young Children, plus one elective or a fourth core course.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate certificate applicants must apply and be admitted to the certificate and meet USF graduate admission requirements, including the English proficiency minimums. Certificate application deadlines: Fall June 1, Spring October 15, Summer February 15.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15)

Duration: 12 credit hours

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