Graduate and Adult Learning

Master of Arts Teaching

INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (MODERATE/INTENSIVE) LICENSE
Master of Arts Teaching

ONLINE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (MODERATE / INTENSIVE) LICENSE

Prepare to teach students with moderate to intensive support needs through Muskingum University’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. This track lets you earn your initial special education license online, preparing you to serve learners with moderate to intensive needs across ages 5–21 with evidence-based practices in inclusive settings.

LICENSE FOCUS FOR MODERATE/INTENSIVE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

You’ll develop deep expertise in:

  • Characteristics, assessment, and needs of moderate/intensive learners
  • Instructional strategies for functional and academic skills
  • Behavioral supports, independence training, and life skills
  • Communication, adaptive behavior, and inclusion strategies
  • Autism, behavioral disorders, and specialized instructional services

CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN

Courses

49 Total Credit Hours

Professional Education Courses

  • EDUC 500* Social Foundations of Education (3) 
  • EDUC 528* Learning Differences & Exceptionalities (3) 
  • EDUC 548* Characteristics & Assessment of Students with Moderate to Intensive Needs (3) 
  • EDUC 550 Educational Psychology (3)
  • EDUC 555* Proactive Approaches to Classroom Management (3) 
  • EDUC 557* Instructional Services for Students with Moderate to Intensive Disabilities (3) 
  • EDUC 558* Independence Skills for Students with Multiple Disabilities (3) 
  • EDUC 559* Teaching and Supporting Students with Autism & Behavioral Disorders (3) 

Reading & Literacy Courses

  • EDUC 520* Language, Literacy & Communication (3) 
  • EDUC 521 Phonics and the Reading Process (3) 
  • EDUC 524* Literacy Assessment & Intervention (3) 
  • EDUC 526* Functional Communication (3)

Clinical / Seminar Experience

  • EDUC 626 Intervention Specialist Clinical Practice (8) 
  • EDUC 627 Intervention Specialist Advanced Methods & Seminar (3)

*Additional field hours are required. 

For a complete listing of MAT requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the Graduate Catalog.

Master's With Five Additional Classes
Courses Needed to add the master's degree

Core Courses (13 Credit Hours)

  • EDUC 605 Leading and Learning in a Culture of Change (3)
  • EDUC 606 Invitational and Inclusive Education (3)
  • EDUC 608 Critical Pedagogy: The Transformational Educator (1)
  • MOLP 782 Informed Decision Making (3)

Choose One of the Following:

  • EDUC 700 Research Seminar and Project (3)
  • EDUC 710 Practitioner Seminar and Project (3)

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH AN INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (MODERATE/INTENSIVE) LICENSE?

With an Intervention Specialist Licensure in the Moderate/Intensive category, you will be prepared to:

• Teach and support learners ages 5–21 who require moderate to intensive assistance in academic, functional, and behavioral skill areas
• Design individualized instruction that promotes communication, independence, and meaningful life skills
• Provide evidence-based interventions that address cognitive, adaptive, behavioral, and sensory needs
• Implement inclusive practices that help students participate in general education settings
• Collaborate with families, specialists, and school teams to ensure comprehensive support and strong educational planning

CAREER OUTCOMES & ROLES

Graduates of this licensure track may pursue roles such as:

• Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist in K–12 schools
• Teacher in specialized programs serving learners with complex needs
• Life skills or functional academics instructor
• Behavior support specialist or autism support provider
• Consultant or coordinator for specialized services within districts or community-based programs

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Contact Information

Dr. Jessica Grubaugh
Director of Graduate Teacher Education Programs
Muskingum University
260 Stadium Drive
New Concord, OH 43762
PH: 740-826-8470
E-mail: grubaugh@muskingum.edu

 

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