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مصاريف
USD 5,900
تاريخ البدء
وسيلة الدراسة
مخلوط
مدة
6 months
حقائق البرنامج
تفاصيل البرنامج
درجة
الدبلومة
تخصص رئيسي
Counselling | Social Care | Youth Services
التخصص
Welfare
نوع التعليم
مخلوط
توقيت
لغة الدورة
إنجليزي
مصاريف
متوسط ​​الرسوم الدراسية الدولية
USD 5,900
دفعات
تاريخ بدء البرنامجآخر موعد للتسجيل
2024-05-01-
عن البرنامج

نظرة عامة على البرنامج


The Accelerate U Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Pathway is a 6-month certificate program that prepares individuals to work with children with developmental behavior challenges. The program includes online training, a paid practicum, and an undergraduate course. Graduates receive primary consideration for open positions with employer partners and are eligible to work part-time as an RBT after 6 weeks.

مخطط البرنامج

Degree Overview:


Overview:

The Accelerate U Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Pathway is a mostly online certificate program that prepares individuals to work with children with developmental behavior challenges. Under the supervision of a Behavior Analyst, RBTs work one-on-one with children in home, school, and clinical settings to help build social, communication, and problem-solving skills. The 6-month program consists of 6 weeks of online training to teach job-specific skills, a 12-week paid practicum at one of the employer partners to gain on-the-ground experience, and a 6-week undergraduate course to refine skills. Each cohort has a dedicated career coach who supports students throughout the program. After completing the program, graduates receive primary consideration for open positions with employer partners.


Objectives:

  • Prepare individuals to work as Registered Behavior Technicians
  • Provide job-specific skills and knowledge
  • Enable graduates to build social, communication, and problem-solving skills in children with developmental behavior challenges

Program Description:

  • 6-month program (12 weeks online training, 12 weeks practicum, 6 weeks undergraduate course)
  • Degree: Certificate including Registered Behavior Technician certification
  • Mostly online training with experienced instructors and coaches
  • Paid practicum for hands-on experience
  • Career coach support throughout the program

Careers:


Potential Career Paths:

  • Registered Behavior Technician
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Therapist
  • Teacher
  • Others in healthcare or education

Opportunities and Outcomes:

  • Eligible to work part-time as an RBT after 6 weeks
  • Average salary of $40,270 per year for RBTs in Illinois
  • Room for growth and advancement within the field
  • Pathway to higher education or other careers
عرض المزيد
عن الجامعة
درجة الدكتوراه
الماجستير
درجة البكالوريوس
الدبلومة
تمهيدي
الدورات

A lot has changed in the past 130 years, but the mission of NLU remains the same: to provide a superior education that makes a difference. We serve more than 8,000 students at seven locations in Illinois and Florida. We work hard to improve schools and businesses through community partnerships and applied research.

Services

Student services

The NLU Student Assembly serves as representative delegation of the student body and provides advice and guidance on policies that improve the student experience. In addition, the Assembly serves as student ambassadors on behalf on National Louis University at community, civic and municipal events, and provides leadership and service on behalf of students it represents.

Housing services

  • Located five blocks from campus, the University Center offers residents a unique living experience in a high-rise building located in the heart of Chicago - steps from the best the city has to offer - from summer festivals and year-round entertainment to great restaurants and shopping. Campus housing is located close to many forms of public transportation to get around the city with ease.
  • Each resident has a single bedroom within the shared apartment. All bedrooms come with a standard twin size bed (lofting option available), desk, chair and custom closet. 

Library services

The University Library provides access to high quality resources and enriches the critical and intellectual inquiry of students, educators, and researchers through engaged teaching and scholarship.

Medical services

National Louis University is committed to the health and welfare of all its students and, consequently, all students in the following programs are required to obtain health insurance:

  • International students residing in the United States
  • Students enrolled in the Kendall College programs in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry enrolled in 6 quarters hours or more
  • Students living in on-campus housing

Student Life

Campus life

NLU’s Chicago campus on Michigan Avenue occupies five floors of the historic Peoples Gas Building. This landmark building, across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park, is easily accessible by train, bus and car and is surrounded by restaurants, parking lots/garages and shops.

The second floor, which houses student services and administrative offices, includes a Tiffany ceiling in the large atrium that is used for conferences, workshops and seminars. 

The campus includes 36 classrooms, four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, two language labs, conference rooms and a state-of-the-art training center with an auditorium that seats 150.

Sports facilities

  • The Commons is perfect for taking a mid-day break or catching up on some homework. The Commons offers two large televisions for staying up to date on current events or playing Mario Cart with friends.
  • The Game Room is perfect for a small group of friends looking to shoot some pool or throw it back with some old school board games. 
  • The Fitness Center offers free weights, treadmills, elliptical trainers, standing weight machine, and stair climber. Mediation, Zumba, Yoga and Red Cross CRP classes are available in throught the NLU Fitness Center.

Student clubs

  • ALPFA 
  • The Black Student Union
  • DALE 312
  • Educator’s Rising
  • International Club
  • NLU Counseling Association
  • NLU Pride Club
  • NLU Science Club 
  • NLU Entrepreneur Club 
  • Sigma Gamma Rho 
  • SPO-School of Psychology Organization 
  • Student Engagement Club ‌‌

Accreditation

National Louis University (NLU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional institutional accreditors recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

مجموع البرامج
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متطلبات القبول

Entry Requirements:

  • Have a high school diploma/GED
  • Be at least 18 years of age by first day of Working Practicum
  • Have a valid driver's license and vehicle for travel to client appointments
  • Have English language proficiency
  • Be Eligible to work full-time in the United States.
  • Have a flexible schedule Monday-Friday
  • Be able to sit on the floor, stoop, stand, walk, and run
  • Successfully complete a background check
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