Post-Master's Neuroeducator Certificate

The post-master's neuroeducator certificate program provides professionals an opportunity to study the relationship between the brain, the mind, and translational applications. Any professionals involved in human interaction, teaching, and learning; such as business executives, nurses, counselors, educators, speech-language pathologists, and psychologists, will find the information useful to their respective practices. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates are awarded a certificate.

Post-Master's Neuroeducator Certificate Program Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the core anatomy and physiology of the brain including cellular systems and structures of the central nervous system including the sensory and perceptual systems of integration, inhibition, and feedback.
2. Identify and apply brain based interventions using various theoretical frameworks including the bio-physical model (nutrition, genetics, environment interaction); the biological model (brain differences in anatomy and function); the neuro-semantic model (meaning of the neuroanatomy and the outcomes); and social-construct model (assigning meaning physically and neurobiologically).
3. Develop an educational infrastructure for application of brain-based models of learning including learning models based on the biological framework of the brain and apply to the learning differences in various populations including autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorders, mood disorders, conduct disorders, both DSM and IDEA definitions.
4. Define the cultural and linguistic assumptions used to interpret, analyze, and evaluate neuroscience research applied to education (e.g., contextual or field sensitive cultures verses non-contextual, non-sensitive cultures).
5. Describe and apply core cognitive psychological processes related to neuroscience foundations such as an explanation of the competing memory systems; the processes of decision making related to brain functions; and the development of motivation related to limbic system function.

Degree Requirements

Post-Master's Neuroeducator Certificate Program Requirements 12 - 18 hours

ED 585	Foundations of Cognitive Processes in Learning	3
ED 586	Neuroscience and Learning	3
ED 587	Neuro-Biological Aspects of Learning in Diverse Populations	3
ED 588	Neuroeducation: A Cultural-Linguistic Translation	3
ED 589	Translational Studies and Research in Neuroeducation	3
ED 593	Readings and Topics in Neuroscience and Education	3

Note: Students must complete at least 4 of the following courses for the neuroeducator certificate: ED 585, ED 586, ED 587, ED 588 or ED 593. Students may complete more than 4 courses (up to 18 hours), if desired. Students may only enroll in NRS 589 if all other neuroeducator courses have been completed.

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