A new federally funded interdisciplinary graduate program in Adapted Physical Education (APE) and Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS)
October 8, 2020
Note: The second cohort has been determined. We are no longer accepting applications.
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Â鶹´«Ã½ recently received a $1.24 million grant from the United States Department of Education. The grant is federally funded for preparing qualified Â鶹´«Ã½s to earn an interdisciplinary graduate certificate in APE and PBIS with a self-selected Master’s degree, either Master of Art in Physical Education: APE Concentration or Master of Art in Special Education: Behavioral Specialist Concentration. A qualified Â鶹´«Ã½ is an applicant who:
- has a bachelor’s degree in physical education or special education,
- possesses or will possess a valid teaching certificate,
- meets requirements for graduate level admission, and
- is an American citizen or permanent resident.
A Â鶹´«Ã½ accepted will be required to complete a total of 14 courses for 42 credit hours within a period of time about 2.5 years. Students will take 9 courses for 27 hours to earn an interdisciplinary graduate certificate for teaching children with severe disabilities in APE and/or special education classes in PBIS, and take 5 extra courses for 15 credit hours to earn a Master’s degree based on the Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s own choice for teaching children with general disabilities in APE or special education classes in PBIS. All 14 courses are delivered fully online, therefore, each Â鶹´«Ã½ accepted can complete the program of study in their local area. A Â鶹´«Ã½ accepted into the program will receive
- free tuition for all 14 courses,
- a stipend for textbooks,
- materials and registration for taking a national exam, and
- a laptop for taking online courses.
A graduate assistant position is also available for a qualified Â鶹´«Ã½ starting in the fall of 2021. This position will receive the funding and materials listed above and also a 9-12 month salary for assisting the APE Lab and Grant Office. The Â鶹´«Ã½ accepted for this position will be required to stay in the main campus of Â鶹´«Ã½.
If you are interested in Master of Art in Physical Education: APE Concentration specified in this project, please contact:
Dr. Jiabei Zhang
(269) 387-2949
zhangj@wmich.edu
Department of Human Performance and Health Education
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If you are interested in Master of Arts in Special Education: Behavioral Specialist Concentration, please contact:
Dr. Kate LaLonde
(269) 387-5959
katherine.lalonde@wmich.edu
Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies
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