Social Emotional Learning Micro-credential SOU Education

Social Emotional Learning

Micro-Credential

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Offered as an Academic Micro-Credential

The SEL badge demonstrates a sustained focus on the knowledge, skills, and direct experience necessary to integrate social emotional learning competencies in teaching, counseling, and other educational contexts. Students completing this badge will understand the research base of SEL along with its place in the border field of holistic education. This badge will also represent significant attention to practical applications of SEL content in curriculum and to coaching and counseling strategies.

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Required Courses

Candidates must complete a minimum of 12 credits from among the following courses:

ED 399 SEL Professional Development, 1 credit, repeatable for up to 12 credits
ED 439 or ED 539 Social Emotional Learning, 3 credits
ED 456 or ED 556 Holistic Education, 3 credits
ED 424 or ED 524 Core Reflection, 3 credits
ED 425 or ED 525 Play as Core Curriculum, 3 credits
ED 466 Human Relations or ED 462 Human Development, 3-4 credits
PSY 411 / 511 Positive Psychology or PSY 472 / 507 Sustainable Compassion, 4 credits

Additional Requirements

Minimum grade of C or better in all courses contributing to this badge
Successful application of SEL teaching and/or coaching principles are included in required courses, including: ED 439/539, ED 456/556, ED 424/524, and within the ED 399 professional development series.

Learning Outcomes/Competencies

Understand and effectively apply the five core competencies of social emotional learning identified by the Collaborative for Academic and Social Emotional Learning (CASEL).
Create a curriculum that integrates core SEL skills with research-based practices.
Identify strength characteristics and core qualities in oneself and in others while drawing on that awareness to achieve a positive mindset.
Develop an individualized approach to self-regulating emotions leading to greater
personal autonomy in self-management and behavior.