Education & Behavioral Science
Program Highlights
In our Education & Behavioral Science program you will:
- Gain a foundational understanding of modern teaching theory and counseling techniques
- Experience working with professional mentors in early childhood, elementary, middle and high school classrooms
- Year II students have access to expanded work-based learning in sites like Riverbend and the NH Hospital
- Create and implement lesson plans to meet the learning styles of all students
- Explore the connection between learning and psychology
- Earn 19 college credits through our dual enrollment courses with SNHU and our relationship with NHTI.
- Experience quality guest speakers from education, behavioral science, and allied health fields
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 // Language Pathologist // Occupational Therapist // Pre K-12 Teacher // Social Worker // Special Education Teacher // Speech Pathologist
What You Can Earn
19 Credits for 6 College Courses in This Pathway from SNHU // Mental Health First Aid Certificate // Kognito Simulation Certificates // Universal Design for Learning Level I Certificate
Parallel Expectations
SUGGESTED PREREQUISITE COURSES:
Full Course Load Aligned to Preparing for a 4-year College
CAREER HIGH VALUE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Written and Oral Communication Skills, Independent Worker, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving, Professional Appearance
Valerie Koch
INSTRUCTOR
Experience:
23 years in education: 20 at CRTC, 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