Online Certificate in Social Emotional Learning & Behavioral Wellness

With one in five students likely to experience some sort of trauma during their time in school, it’s more important than ever that educators be prepared to support these students. Drexel University’s online Graduate Certificate in Social, Emotional and Behavioral Wellness is designed to help you create supportive classroom environments and programs using evidence-based and developmentally-appropriate strategies. You will also learn the best techniques for building collaborative partnerships with families, students, and the larger educational community, to ensure your students are getting the care and support they need.

What is a Certificate Program in Social, Emotional & Behavioral Wellness?

The purpose of a social, emotional and behavioral wellness certificate program is to prepare teachers and educational administrators to help students address non-academic barriers to learning. Certificates in this field are designed to support educators and administrators who regularly work with students exposed to trauma or other mental health issues.

Certificate in Social, Emotional Learning & Behavioral Wellness Online Program Features

• If you possess an Instructional I or II Certification in Pennsylvania, you'll be eligible for the Pennsylvania Department of Education Social, Emotional and Behavioral Wellness Endorsement
• Program consists of four, three-credit courses and 10 hours of field placement per term
  
  

Archived Webinars

• Cultivating Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness in Students: Keys to Reducing Non-Academic Barriers to Learning
• How is it only January? Survival Strategies for the Classroom Teacher
• Online Open House: Special Education & Applied Behavior Analysis Programs
  
  

What Careers Can You Pursue with a Social, Emotional & Behavioral Wellness Certificate?

The majority of those who pursue this certificate are likely to be teachers currently working in the classroom. This certificate provides the competencies needed to best provide for K-12 students who are part of a growing population of students who have been exposed to trauma. Educational administrators, or those who wish to become one, can also benefit from the certificate.

What is the average salary of a Graduate with a Certificate in Social, Emotional Learning & Behavioral Wellness?

Salaries vary based on location and exact job title, but here are some average salaries of educators working in this space:

*Salary figures via Bureau of Labor Statistics

For more information on teacher salaries and job prospects, visit Drexel’s teacher salary guide.

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State restrictions may apply to some programs.