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Intervention Specialist
With the 2004 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the demand for teachers with an intervention specialist license is growing, now more than ever.
Overview
About the Program
With the 2004 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the demand for teachers with an intervention specialist license is growing, now more than ever. Schools are looking for teachers who are innovative, creative, and want to work with students of all ages. If you’re looking for a teaching position that allows you to tackle new challenges each day and watch your students grow from children into young adults, Findlay’s Intervention Specialist licensure program is for you.
To become an intervention specialist in the state of Ohio, requirements for an Ohio teacher certification include a bachelor’s degree, graduation from a state-approved educator preparation program, and passage of the related Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) test.
The University of Findlay’s 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.
If you have already graduated with a bachelor’s degree but are looking to become a teacher, check out our AYA Post-baccalaureate Licensure option.
Program
Highlights
At the University of Findlay, an intervention specialist degree sets you up to make a real difference in schools and communities.
High Job Placement Rate
Extensive Fieldwork
Strong Mentorship Bonds
Licensure Preparation
College
At a Glance
Hear from those who found their place here.
College
College of Education
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Intervention Specialist Education
Format
On-Campus
Required credits
120+ Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Classwork in your first year will focus on teaching methodologies and introductory practices for teaching subject matter. Higher-level intervention specialist classes focus on education practices for students with individuals or students with disabilities, working with agencies outside of schools and current laws and legislation relating to intervention specialist education.
Students earning a degree in Education must complete the following curriculum consists of required courses. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.
opportunities
Hands-On Experience
Candidates receive field placement each year of their program. This experience begins with a whole class experience freshman year, six-week half-day placement sophomore year, six-week all day placement junior year, and a full 16-week placement for student teaching.
Additional experiences with students occur through our Clubhouse program for literacy and math, volunteer work at the Children’s Museum, field experience during History Comes Alive with the Hancock Park District and much more!
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Accreditation
The University of Findlay offers an intervention specialist licensure program that is nationally accredited through the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Accreditation status is reviewed on a regular basis. For the most current accreditation information, visit the University of Findlay Accreditation page.
