Learning Behavior Specialist 1, Basic Certificate

College(s):

Harry S Truman

Program Code: 0443

Program Requirements

Required Program Core
EDUC 120Survey of Characteristics4
EDUC 121Principles and Practice4
EDUC 122Psychological Diagnosis4
Program Electives
Select one of the following:3
Development of Exceptional Child
Language and Literacy in ECSE
Educational Psychology
Theoretical Foundations of 2nd Language Acquisition and Learning
Any general PSYCH or SOC SCI course
Total Hours15

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Endorsement. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC) in Learning Behavior Specialist 1. 

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
EDUC 120 Survey of Characteristics 4
EDUC 121 Principles and Practice 4
 Hours8
Semester 2
EDUC 122 Psychological Diagnosis 4
Select one of the following: 1 3
Development of Exceptional Child  
Language and Literacy in ECSE  
Educational Psychology  
Child Psychology  
General Course I Social Science  
 Hours7
 Total Hours15
1

Program elective

Special Admission Requirements

In order to be admitted to the program participants must:

1) hold a bachelor's degree; and

2) Illinois professional educator license (PEL) 

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Job Description

Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$41,367
Median 50th Percentile$49,351
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$102,060

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$20
Median 50th Percentile$24
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$49

Annual Job Openings

44 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less0.00%
A certificate0.00%
Some college1.44%
An Associate degree3.00%
A Bachelor's degree63.43%
A Master's or Professional degree32.13%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

95.56% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten

Job Description

Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$54,348
Median 50th Percentile$82,967
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$111,647

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$26
Median 50th Percentile$40
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$54

Annual Job Openings

424 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less0.00%
A certificate0.00%
Some college0.96%
An Associate degree0.00%
A Bachelor's degree66.02%
A Master's or Professional degree27.83%
A Doctoral degree or more5.19%

99.04% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Special Education Teachers, Elementary School

Job Description

Teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$54,348
Median 50th Percentile$82,967
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$111,647

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$26
Median 50th Percentile$40
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$54

Annual Job Openings

424 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less0.00%
A certificate0.00%
Some college0.96%
An Associate degree0.00%
A Bachelor's degree66.02%
A Master's or Professional degree27.83%
A Doctoral degree or more5.19%

99.04% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Job Description

Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$52,720
Median 50th Percentile$75,588
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$113,594

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$25
Median 50th Percentile$36
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$55

Annual Job Openings

107 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less0.00%
A certificate0.00%
Some college0.00%
An Associate degree0.00%
A Bachelor's degree53.05%
A Master's or Professional degree46.95%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

100.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

Job Description

Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$55,358
Median 50th Percentile$85,711
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$134,143

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$27
Median 50th Percentile$41
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$64

Annual Job Openings

302 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less0.00%
A certificate0.00%
Some college0.00%
An Associate degree0.73%
A Bachelor's degree82.73%
A Master's or Professional degree16.54%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

99.27% continue their education beyond an associate degree