Education & Behavioral Science
Program Highlights
In our Education & Behavioral Science program you will:
- Gain a foundational understanding of teaching and psychology and the interconnectedness of the two career pathways
- Observe children and assist in classroom settings
- Choose one career pathway to focus on during the second year of the program:
- Behavioral Science students have access to work-based learning in sites like Riverbend and the NH Hospital
- Education students complete their work-based learning in early childhood, elementary, middle or high school classrooms
- Earn up to 19 college credits through NHTI’s Early College program
- Experience quality guest speakers from the education and behavioral science fields
- Have the opportunity to participate in the iTEACH apprenticeship program
What You Can Learn
Behavior Management // Trauma Informed Care // Curriculum Planning // Social-Emotional Learning // Universal Design for Learning // Psychology Theories // Growth and Development // Instructional Practices // Responsive Classroom // Family and Culture
What You Can Become
(with additional education and training)
Child Psychologist // School Counselor // Occupational Therapist // Pre K-12 Teacher // Social Worker // Special Education Teacher // Speech Language Pathologist // Administrator
What You Can Earn
Up to 19 Credits from NHTI // Teen Mental Health First Aid Certificate // Connect Youth Leadership // Universal Design for Learning Credential 1: UDL Mindset // Know & Tell Certificate // HIPAA Training // FERPA Certificate // CPI-Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
Parallel Expectations
CAREER HIGH VALUE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Written and Oral Communication Skills, Independent Worker, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving, Professional Appearance
Valerie Koch
INSTRUCTOR
Experience:
With CRTC since 2000; 25+ years in education, 3 in Special Education at Merrimack Valley High School
Education/Credentials:
BS, Keene State, Elementary Ed K-8 and Special Ed K-12; MS, New England College Curriculum & Instruction; Dissertation: Social and Emotional Competence and its Relationship to Academic Achievement
Other Interests:
President of Educators Rising NH, love to read, take tap classes, and visit the beach
Email
vkoch@sau8.org
Debbie Hoyt
INSTRUCTOR
Experience:
With CRTC since 2022, 22 years as a public school psychologist/counselor
Education/Credentials:
MA in Counseling Psychology from Notre Dame College, NHDOE school/OPLC psychologist certification, NHDOE school Counselor certification, Mindful Schools Teacher certification, trauma-informed yoga instructor
Other Interests:
Reading, gardening, walking, snowmobiling, being outside and spending time with family and friends
Email
dhoyt@sau8.org