Early Childhood Intervention Specialist, BS
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood, Intervention Specialist Licensure (Age 3 thru Grade 3) (561206BS)
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*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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Evidence of competency in reading comprehension and writing as demonstrated by one of the following:
- A composite ACT score of 21 or higher, or
- A composite SAT-R score of 1060 (Math and Verbal) or higher, or
- A grade of "B" or higher in a course that meets the University's General Education English Composition I requirement.
- Evidence of competency in mathematics as shown by one of the following:
- A composite ACT score of 21 or higher, or
- A composite SAT-R score of 1060 (Math and Verbal) or higher, or
- A grade of "B" or better in a minimum of 3 credits of mathematics that meets the University's General Education mathematics requirement.
- Signed Criminal Background Check Acknowledgment Form
The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education
Zook Hall, Room 002
Akron, Ohio 44325-4201
(330)972-7750
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 (DPR) 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 36 | |
| Professional Education Requirements for Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Students | 57 | |
| Content Requirements for Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Students | 28-31 | |
| Additional Major Electives * | 9-6 | |
| Total Hours | 130 | |
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This major requires a minimum of 130 completed credit hours.
Recommended General Education Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Foundations | 12 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
| Algebra for Calculus | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
| Introduction to Public Speaking | ||
or COMM:106 | 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 | ||
or CHEM:110 | 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 Learning | 2 | |
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 Hours | 36 | |
Professional Education Requirements for Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Students 1
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Phase One: Learning about Learners | ||
| EDFN:200 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDFN:220 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDCI:230 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDCI:245 | Understanding Literacy Development & Phonics 2 | 3 |
| EDIS:100 | Orientation to Intervention Specialist | 0 |
| EDIS:225 | Introduction to Exceptionalities | 3 |
| Phase Two: Learning about Teaching | ||
| EDFN:300 | Educational Equity and Excellence in a Culturally Pluralistic Society | 3 |
| EDCI:286 | Teaching Multiple Texts | 3 |
| EDCI:360 | Educational Planning: Instruction, Assessment and Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDCI:440 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| Phase Three: Learning to Apply the Principles of Teaching | ||
| EDCI:370 | Educational Implementation: Instruction, Assessment and Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDCI:445 | Assessment and Instruction in Literacy | 3 |
| EDIS:450 | Special Education Programming for Primary Teachers | 3 |
| EDIS:453 | Special Education Programming: Moderate/Intensive I | 3 |
| EDIS:461 | Special Education Programming: Early Childhood Moderate/Intensive | 3 |
| Phase Four: Learning to Teach | ||
| EDIS:403 | Student Teaching Colloquium: Special Education | 1 |
| EDIS:470 | Clinical Practicum in Special Education | 3 |
| EDIS:485 | Student Teaching: Early Childhood Intervention Specialist 3 | 11 |
| Total Hours | 57 | |
| 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHFD:265 | Child Development | 3 |
| CHFD:380 | Play and Human Development | 3 |
| EDIS:380 | Math Methods: Special Education | 1-4 |
| or EDPI:480 | Special Topics: Elementary Education | |
| EDIS:448 | Individuals with Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs: Characteristics and Implications | 3 |
| EDIS:459 | Collaboration & Consultation in Schools & Community | 3 |
| EDIS:460 | Family Dynamics & Communication in the Educational Process | 3 |
| EDIS:464 | Assessment & Evaluation in Early Childhood Special Education | 3 |
| EDIS:467 | Management Strategies in Special Education | 3 |
| SLPA:101 | American Sign Language I | 3 |
| SLPA:430 | Aspects of Normal Language Development | 3 |
| Total Hours | 28-31 | |