Suicide Prevention
Use this new online course to fortify suicide prevention efforts in your school:
EDSCP 8087: Suicide Prevention for Educational Professionals
Use this three-hour, graduate-level course to:
- Understand risk factors and warning signs
- Dispel myths associated with suicide
- Learn about prevention programs and treatment
- Provide support in the aftermath of suicide
Details:
- University of Missouri graduate tuition = $298.70 per credit hour.
- Enroll anytime of the year (no enrollment deadlines).
- Complete the self-paced course in as little as six weeks, or as long as nine months.
This course was written and designed with busy, practicing educators in mind. It was developed by Jim Koller, PhD, professor emeritus from the University of Missouri College of Education. Dr. Koller is a nationally recognized expert in suicide prevention and intervention. The course uses research practices to provide a proactive approach to a difficult issue by giving students the opportunity for deep reflection in the assignments and one-on-one interaction with the instructor.
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In-service modules on this topic also are available for your school: information from this course has been adapted into comprehensive but brief in-service modules for the continued training of school and community professionals who work with youth. These modules are independent of the course. For information, contact Dr. Koller, 573-882-5096 or Dr. Dan Lowry, co-director of the MU Partnership for Education Renewal at 573-884-1850.
