Early Childhood Intervention Specialist, BS

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood, Intervention Specialist Licensure (Age 3 thru Grade 3) (561206BS)

More on the Intervention Specialist Licensure major

*Admission to this program has been suspended*

School of Education Admission Requirements For Those Persons Seeking State of Ohio Licensure

All students must complete the following requirements for admission:

  1. School of Education Application for Admission. Responses to the questions on the application will help School of Education advisors offer the most effective and efficient advisement. It will also help advisors know students as individuals with unique backgrounds and experiences. Applications are available online at: http://www.uakron.edu/education/academic-programs/how-to-apply.dot.
  2. Intercollege Transfer (Undergraduate students only). Those students enrolled in another college wishing to complete degree requirements in the School of Education should see their advisor to initiate an intercollege transfer to the School of Education. Those students may not access School of Education core courses prior to admission. Students planning to complete teacher education as part of their degree requirements in another college need not complete an ICT.
  3. Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better overall and 2.5 or better overall in prerequisite credit hours from specific courses identified by the School.
  4. Evidence of competency in reading comprehension and writing as demonstrated by one of the following:
    1. A composite ACT score of 21 or higher, or
    2. A composite SAT-R score of 1060 (Math and Verbal) or higher, or
    3. A grade of "B" or higher in a course that meets the University's General Education English Composition I requirement.
  5. Evidence of competency in mathematics as shown by one of the following:
    1. A composite ACT score of 21 or higher, or
    2. A composite SAT-R score of 1060 (Math and Verbal) or higher, or
    3. A grade of "B" or better in a minimum of 3 credits of mathematics that meets the University's General Education mathematics requirement.
  6. Signed Criminal Background Check Acknowledgment Form

The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education
Zook Hall, Room 431
Akron, Ohio 44325-4201
educ@uakron.edu

The following information has official approval of The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor. 

Requirements

Summary

General Education Requirements36
Professional Education Requirements for Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Students57
Content Requirements for Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Students28-31
Additional Major Electives *9-6
Total Hours130
*

This major requires a minimum of 130 completed credit hours.

Recommended General Education Courses

Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major.
Students are not required to enroll in the specific courses listed below. However, to facilitate successful degree completion, the academic department strongly encourages completion of the following recommendations.
Academic Foundations12
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours
Algebra for Calculus
Speaking: 3 credit hours
Introduction to Public Speaking
Effective Oral Communication
Writing: 6 credit hours
English Composition I
English Composition II
Breadth of Knowledge 22
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours
Introductory Human Physiology
Chemistry for Everyone
Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry I (Lecture)
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Diversity
Domestic Diversity
Introduction to Sociology
Global Diversity
Integrated and Applied Learning2
Select one class from one of the following subcategories:
Complex Issues Facing Society
Capstone
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings.
Total Hours36

Professional Education Requirements for Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Students 1

Phase One: Learning about Learners
EDFN 200Introduction to Education3
EDFN 220Educational Psychology3
EDCI 230Educational Technology3
EDCI 245Understanding Literacy Development & Phonics 23
EDIS 100Orientation to Intervention Specialist0
EDIS 225Introduction to Exceptionalities3
Phase Two: Learning about Teaching
EDFN 300Educational Equity and Excellence in a Culturally Pluralistic Society3
EDCI 286Teaching Multiple Texts3
EDCI 360Educational Planning: Instruction, Assessment and Classroom Management3
EDCI 440Literacy in the Content Areas3
Phase Three: Learning to Apply the Principles of Teaching
EDCI 370Educational Implementation: Instruction, Assessment and Classroom Management3
EDCI 445Assessment and Instruction in Literacy3
EDIS 450Special Education Programming for Primary Teachers3
EDIS 453Special Education Programming: Moderate/Intensive I3
EDIS 461Special Education Programming: Early Childhood Moderate/Intensive3
Phase Four: Learning to Teach
EDIS 403Student Teaching Colloquium: Special Education1
EDIS 470Clinical Practicum in Special Education3
EDIS 485Student Teaching: Early Childhood Intervention Specialist 311
Total Hours57
1

57 credit hours with a grade of C or better and a GPA of 2.5 or better.

2

Service Learning required – minimum of 10 hours outside of class.

3

All students must have the approval of the Student Teaching Committee, based upon approved application to student teaching, and passing OAE Content and Reading tests. Planned teaching experience in schools selected and supervised by the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure experiences. Co-requisite EDSE 496 Student Teaching Colloquium in Secondary Education. To qualify for student teaching, students must have a 2.5 GPA overall, 2.5 in education classes, and 2.5 in the student’s major, in methods courses, core courses, and in their teaching field(s). Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 100 hours of field experience is also required before student teaching.

Content Requirements for Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Students

CHFD 265Child Development3
CHFD 380Play and Human Development3
EDIS 380Math Methods: Special Education1-4
or EDPI 480 Special Topics: Elementary Education
EDIS 448Individuals with Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs: Characteristics and Implications3
EDIS 459Collaboration & Consultation in Schools & Community3
EDIS 460Family Dynamics & Communication in the Educational Process3
EDIS 464
EDIS 467Management Strategies in Special Education3
SLPA 101American Sign Language I3
SLPA 430Aspects of Normal Language Development3
Total Hours25-28