Program Overview

Bullying can have a devastating effect on students and the overall learning environment. When students fear being bullied, their ability to focus, participate, and succeed academically is greatly diminished. This course equips educators with practical tools to recognize, address, and prevent bullying behaviors. Teachers will learn how to support victims, understand the dynamics behind bullying, and create a safe, inclusive classroom culture. By building proactive strategies and effective interventions, this course empowers educators to make a meaningful difference in their students' well-being and academic success.

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At a Glance

Extended Education
Approximately 45 hours
Up to 3 months to complete coursework
3 PDUs
Graduate Level Professional Development Credits
$270
Key Features

Online and self-paced | Earn graduate-level professional development credits for salary advancement | Gain practical strategies and evaluate solutions | Create an action plan to implement in your classroom

What is an independent study course?

This self-paced, online, project-based course provides educators with a framework for exploring a topic that allows teachers the freedom to choose their own focus and readings.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
  • Comprehend the psychology and attitudes of bullying behaviors
  • Understand the effects of bullying on the perpetrators and the victims
  • Apply appropriate actions in preventing and limiting bullying
  • Evaluate solutions, strategies and methods for reducing teasing, harassment and intimidation tactics used by bullies
Course Topics:
  • Psychology of bullying
  • Effects of bullying on the classroom and students
  • Bullying prevention strategies and solutions
Earn your credit in 3 simple steps

Step 1 Register online.

Step 2 Complete the course.

Step 3 Receive credits and obtain an official transcript.

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What are Graduate-level Professional Development Credits?

Graduate-level professional development credits are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and recertification. Students should seek approval from appropriate district officials before enrolling in these courses.

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