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Micro-Credential in Learning Behavior Specialist 1

  • TOTAL COST

    $3,400*
  • NEXT START DATE

    May 19, 2025
  • COMPLETION TIME

    5.5 Months
  • AVG. SALARY PREMIUM

  • SEMESTER CREDITS

    12

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Micro-Credential in Learning Behavior Specialist

The Learning Behavior Specialist I Micro-credential provides students with content to support learning needs of exceptional students. Content addresses developmental patterns, curriculum and instruction and intervention methods aligned to best practices in the field. Courses in Learning Behavior Specialist I Micro-credential are recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education as meeting the coursework requirements for an endorsement in Learning Behavior Specialist I.


Why ACE?

Low-Cost, High Quality

You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $9,500. Our graduates enjoy an average pay increase of over $21,000.¹ We also award over $1.1M in scholarships and grants each year.

Quality You Expect

We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 86% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.

Flexibility You Need

Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.

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Tuition

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Total Cost Micro-Credential in Learning Behavior Specialist 1

Total Tuition

12 semester credits x $235 per credit

$2,820

Fees

$50 Application Fee
$50 Conferral Fee
$480 Technology and Library Fee
(12 Semester Credits X $40 per Credit)

$580

Total Program Cost

$3,400*

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Program Details

Majors

Focus of Study


Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.

May 19, 2025 Term

May 16, 2025

Application Due

May 16, 2025

Payment Due

May 19, 2025

Term Start

May 23, 2025

Unregister/Cancel Deadline

Jun 22, 2025

Term End

July 07, 2025 Term

August 18, 2025 Term

September 29, 2025 Term

November 10, 2025 Term

January 12, 2026 Term

February 23, 2026 Term


Courses

Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.

ED5403

The Exceptional Child

3 Semester Credits

SPED5013

Strategies for Teaching Diverse Learners

3 Semester Credits

SPED5053

Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional Learners

3 Semester Credits

SPED5063

Diagnostic Intervention

3 Semester Credits


Admission Requirements

ACE General Admission Requirements

Program Admission Requirements

International Transcript Requirements

English as a Second Language Applicants

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