We provide programs and experience that value and celebrate differences, are field-intensive, steeped in interdisciplinary collaboration, co-teaching, and P-12 student-focused problem solving.

Program Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate mastery of CEC standards. (Core Knowledge)
  • Create an environment that is supportive of continuous improvement of P-12 student learning outcomes. (Pedagogy)
  • Model high professional expectations and ethical practice and create supportive environments that safeguard legal rights and improve outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities and their families. (Professionalism)
  • Engage in the design and implementation of research and inquiry. (Research methods and analysis; Independent Research)

  • Produce written and oral quality communications directed to students, parents/guardians and other professionals

Program Overview

The Master?s Degree in Education with a Major in Special Education Intervention Specialist for Mild Moderate Educational Needs K-12 is designed for those pursuing an initial teacher license or those who already hold another license and wish licensure to teach learners with mild to moderate disabilities (students with specific learning disabilities, mild cognitive disabilities, and/or emotional disturbance).

The Master?s Degree in Education with a Major in Special Education Intervention Specialist for Moderate to Intensive Educational Needs K-12 is designed for those pursuing an initial teacher license or those who already hold another license and wish licensure to teach learners with moderate to intensive disabilities (students with moderate-severe cognitive/intellectual, physical and/or other multiple disabilities).With either degree, the focus of the Special Education program at Ohio University centers on the delivery of quality services within limited resource environments.

Opportunities for Graduates

The programs prepares graduates with a license to teach learners with mild to moderate educational needs, or moderate to intensive needs in K-12 settings as well as establishes knowledge and skills to work in agencies and organizations that address needs across the life span.