Special Education: Emotional Impairment (EI)

School of Education and Human Services

Oakland University's Special Education: Emotional Impairment Education programs focus on the broader concepts of exceptionality and in-depth preparation in the area of emotional/behavior disorders. Note: Those interested in earning the EI endorsement independent of the degree may apply directly to the Graduate Certificate in EI:Advanced or EI:Basic.

Delivery Type: 100% online with practicum/student teaching completed at an approved site (if applicable)

Credit required:

• MEd in Special Education with concentration in Emotional Impairment - 40 credits 
• Graduate Certificate in Emotional Impairment Education: Basic - 32 to 40 credits
• Graduate Certificate in Emotional Impairment Education: Advanced - 20 to 36 credits

Cost of degree: Tuition rates

Projected National Average Salary: $35,800

Projected National Job Growth: 6.4%

Who should apply:
Master's Degree: Current certified teachers who are interested in teaching to those with special needs, in particular emotional and behavioral disorders.

EI Education: Advanced Certificate: Teachers who already have one or more special education endorsements who would like to add the Emotional Impairment endorsement to their current teaching certificate.

EI Education: Basic Certificate: Teachers who would like to add the Emotional Impairment endorsement to their current teaching certificate, but do not currently have any special education endorsements. 

Who is hiring OU grads: School districts across Michigan.

*Data was last reviewed in February 2024. Projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.