Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist, BS
Bachelor of Science in Education, Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist Licensure (Grades K thru 12) (561205BS)
More on the Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist Licensure major
*Admission to this program has been suspended*
This program is designed to meet the standards for the State of Ohio teaching license for Intervention Specialist for students with moderate to intensive educational needs. Teacher candidates completing this program will be prepared to work as an Intervention Specialist with students who have mild/moderate educational needs and students with moderate/intensive needs. They will student teach in a moderate to intensive program prior to graduation.
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 2.5 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 |
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General Education Requirements | 36 | |
Professional Education Requirements for Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist Students | 81 | |
Additional Credits for Graduation * | 3 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
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Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credits hours for graduation.
Recommended General Education Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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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 | ||
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 Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist Students 1
Code | Title | Hours |
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Professional Education Core (18 credits) | ||
EDFN:200 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
EDFN:220 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
EDIS:100 | Orientation to Intervention Specialist | 0 |
EDIS:225 | Introduction to Exceptionalities | 3 |
EDCI:223 | Urban Youth Mentoring | 3 |
EDCI:308 | Instructional Design and Assessment | 6 |
Professional Education Literacy (12 credits) | ||
EDCI:240 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
EDCI:241 | Word Study, Phonics & Spelling | 3 |
EDCI:286 | Teaching Multiple Texts | 3 |
or EDCI:440 | Literacy in the Content Areas | |
EDCI:445 | Assessment and Instruction in Literacy | 3 |
Special Education Courses | ||
CHFD:265 | Child Development | 3 |
EDPI:330 | Building Understanding in Early Childhood Settings | 3 |
EDIS:448 | Individuals with Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs: Characteristics and Implications | 3 |
EDIS:451 | Special Education Programming: Mild/Moderate I | 3 |
EDIS:453 | Special Education Programming: Moderate/Intensive I | 3 |
EDIS:380 | Math Methods: Special Education | 3 |
EDIS:452 | Special Education Programming: Secondary/Transition | 3 |
EDIS:462 | Collaboration with Families and Professionals | 3 |
EDIS:463 | Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
EDIS:467 | Management Strategies in Special Education | 3 |
EDIS:457 | Special Education Programming: Mild/Moderate II | 4 |
EDCI:458 | Inclusive Field Experience | 1 |
EDIS:454 | Special Education Programming: Moderate/Intensive II | 3 |
EDIS:456 | Inclusive Field Experience: Moderate/Intensive | 1 |
Student Teaching (12 credits) | ||
EDIS:470 | Clinical Practicum in Special Education | 3 |
EDIS:487 | Student Teaching: Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs | 9 |
Total Hours | 81 |
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81 credit hours with a grade of C or better and a GPA of 2.5 or better.
Recommended Sequence
1st Year | ||
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Fall Semester | Hours | |
ENGL:111 | English Composition I | 3 |
HIST:210 | Humanities in the Western Tradition from Ancient Times to 1500 | 3 |
PSYC:100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
COMM:105 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic Requirement | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring Semester | ||
ENGL:112 | English Composition II | 3 |
SOCIO:100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
CHFD:265 | Child Development | 3 |
Domestic Diversity Requirement | 3 | |
Natural Science Requirement | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
2nd Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
EDFN:200 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
EDSE:100 | Orientation to the AYA/P-12 Multi-Age Programs | 0 |
Global Diversity Requirement | 3 | |
Natural Science with Lab Requirement | 4 | |
Arts/Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
Arts/Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Spring Semester | ||
EDCI:223 | Urban Youth Mentoring | 3 |
EDCI:240 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
EDIS:225 | Introduction to Exceptionalities | 3 |
EDFN:220 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
Hours | 12 | |
3rd Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
EDIS:448 | Individuals with Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs: Characteristics and Implications | 3 |
EDIS:451 | Special Education Programming: Mild/Moderate I | 3 |
EDIS:462 | Collaboration with Families and Professionals | 3 |
EDCI:241 | Word Study, Phonics & Spelling | 3 |
EDCI:308 | Instructional Design and Assessment | 6 |
Hours | 18 | |
Spring Semester | ||
EDIS:453 | Special Education Programming: Moderate/Intensive I | 3 |
EDIS:452 | Special Education Programming: Secondary/Transition | 3 |
EDIS:463 | Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
EDIS:467 | Management Strategies in Special Education | 3 |
EDCI:286 or EDCI:440 | Teaching Multiple Texts or Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
EDPI:330 | Building Understanding in Early Childhood Settings | 3 |
Hours | 18 | |
4th Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
EDIS:454 | Special Education Programming: Moderate/Intensive II | 3 |
EDIS:456 | Inclusive Field Experience: Moderate/Intensive | 1 |
EDIS:457 | Special Education Programming: Mild/Moderate II | 4 |
EDIS:380 | Math Methods: Special Education | 3 |
EDCI:458 | Inclusive Field Experience | 1 |
EDCI:445 | Assessment and Instruction in Literacy | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring Semester | ||
EDIS:487 | Student Teaching: Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs | 9 |
EDIS:470 | Clinical Practicum in Special Education | 3 |
Hours | 12 | |
Total Hours | 121 |