Master’s Degree in NILD Educational Therapy®
Master’s Degree in NILD Educational Therapy®
NILD currently partners with two universities to offer graduate degrees that incorporate NILD’s Level I, II and III courses as part of each degree’s requirements.
Regent University
Regent University offers an online Master of Education Degree with emphasis in NILD Educational Therapy®. This is an exciting opportunity to earn degree credits while gaining the tools needed to meet the needs of struggling learners. Please see the approved degree plan to give you an overview of the course requirements and how NILD Educational Therapy Levels I, II, and III fit into Regent’s graduate degree program. The program is housed under the Individualized Degree Plan (IDP). When applying to the program, please apply to the Individualized Degree Plan and make a note of interest in the Educational Therapy concentration.
As an added bonus, NILD licensed therapists enjoy a 20% tuition discount on Regent University courses. The Regent University sponsored discount applies to any non-NILD related courses offered by Regent and is available only to currently licensed NILD therapists or potential therapists enrolled in a NILD level training course. This discount ceases when/if you do not renew your NILD license or if you do not continue past NILD level I training.
Questions? Please contact education@regent.edu
Southeastern University
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Southeastern University also offers an online Master of Education in Educational Therapy. Southeastern’s Master of Education Educational Therapy prepares educators to help students discover their potential through an individualized, therapeutic approach. Additionally, the COE will transfer in any credits that were received for completing the training courses through another university. The flexibility of learning online allows you to schedule your studies around your life. The program is ideal for educators who desire to advance their effectiveness, knowledge, and employability. Click here to learn how to apply for Southeastern’s graduate degree program.
Questions? Please contact admission@seu.edu
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Level I
Level I is an introduction to the general field of learning disabilities and provides foundational training in the philosophy and techniques of NILD Educational Therapy®. The course prepares participants to begin giving educational therapy as interns (all NILD educational therapists are considered interns until certification).
Prerequisites:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
Level II
Level II provides a review of introductory NILD Educational Therapy® techniques and introduces a series of techniques for advanced students to include mediated learning and questioning skills.
Prerequisites:
- Successful completion of Level I within the last three (3) years
- Minimum one year experience with one student – minimum 200 contact hours
- Proof of attendance to at least one (1) NILD regional conference in the last two (2) years
- Proof of attendance to at least two (2) NILD or related field webinars
Level III
Level III
Level III develops mastery skills and provides an in-depth study of mediation, cognitive functions and information processing within NILD Educational Therapy® techniques
Prerequisites:
- Minimum of 200 student contact hours
- Successful completion of Levels I and II (completed Level II within the last three (3) years)
- Proof of attendance to at least one (1) NILD regional conference in the last two (2) years
- Proof of attendance to at least two (2) NILD or related field webinars