College of Education

Intervention Specialist Licensure

An intervention specialist license in Ohio allows you to teach children in grades K-12 with mild to moderate disabilities. 

About the Program

An intervention specialist license in Ohio allows you to teach children in grades K-12 with mild to moderate disabilities. 

Findlay offers an intervention specialist licensure program that is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). If you already hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, then you may qualify for our post-baccalaureate licensure program. 

The University of Findlay licensure programs meet Ohio licensure requirements, candidates interested in being licensed in another state need to work with that state’s department of education to determine eligibility for the other state. 
 

Highlights

At the University of Findlay, an Intervention Specialist Licensure sets you up to make a real difference in schools and communities.

6-Week Methods Field Experience

Off-Campus Field Experience Beginning in Your First Year

100% of graduates are employed in a school or attending graduate school.

Course Requirements

Candidates take the required education courses, depending on the undergraduate degree less coursework may be required. Teacher candidates must pass the Ohio Assessments for Educators tests in content, reading, and pedagogy. A master’s degree can be added with five additional courses. 

Candidates complete a six-week all day everyday methods experience and a full semester of student teaching. 

Accreditation

University of Findlay’s College of Education is accredited by recognized regional and national bodies, ensuring your degree holds weight with employers and institutions nationwide. The College of Education holds national accreditation through CAEP. 

Accreditation status is reviewed on a regular basis. For the most current accreditation information, visit the University of Findlay Accreditation page.