Graduate Certificate in Emotional and Behavioural Support in Education

Learn to manage student emotional and behavioural needs

This program will allow you to examine a range of evidence-based approaches to managing student emotional and behavioural needs. You’ll also explore how to implement behaviour change programs.

Study anytime, anywhere with our flexible learning options to study at a time and pace that works for you. This course is a pathway to the Master of Special and Inclusive Education.

It will prepare you to successfully meet the needs of children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural needs in education settings. Learn to create supportive learning environments, and enhance your expertise in disability and additional needs through implementation of evidence-based practices and pedagogy. Whether you are in education or allied health, this program will enhance your work in teaching and learning, support, curriculum, and working with families.

what you will study

The four core courses will support your skill development across a range of disability support areas. These include:

• Assessment, Programming and Intervention in Behaviour Problems,
• Whole School Approaches to Supporting Student Behaviour,
• Using Resources in Behaviour Problems,
• Introduction to Challenging Behaviour and Positive Support.

Should you choose to continue your studies, completion of this program articulates as half of the Master of Special and Inclusive Education, with a specialisation in Emotional Disturbance/Behavioural Problems.

Find out when applications close for available intakes

Review the information below and submit your application now.

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

This program will position you as an expert in emotional and behavioural needs. It will empower you to apply research-based strategies to your curriculum or professional context.

Upon completion, qualified educators will be equipped with skills and knowledge to assess student needs, abilities, and address identified learning difficulties or challenge-specific areas. Career pathways include inclusive and specialist education settings or early childhood intervention services.

For graduates with a prior degree in an allied health related field – you can be part of a brighter future in community and/or disability support services.

Please note the program does not provide a pre-service teaching qualification.

Education Administration, Leadership and Teaching roles (for professional accredited educators) include:

• Special and inclusive education teachers
• School-based executive positions – i.e. Assistant Principal Special Education, Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support.

Non teaching roles include:

• Educational administrator
• Disability support worker.

Career pathways for those with an allied health degree include:

• Special care worker
• Therapeutic support staff.