Graduate and Adult Learning

MAP: Education

Intervention Specialist

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Prepares you for Ohio K–12 Intervention Specialist licensure
  • Flexible, adult-friendly schedule with online coursework
  • Emphasis on inclusion, collaboration, and behavior support
  • Field experiences in special education settings
  • Flexible schedule designed with online courses and in person fieldwork

CURRICULUM

Courses

Intervention Specialist: Mild to Moderate (minimum 70 semester hours for major)

  • EDUC 110* Introduction to Education (3) or EDUC 500* (MAP-EDUC 112*)
  • EDUC 112* Educational Implications of Diversity (3) or EDUC 500*(MAP-EDUC 112*)
  • EDUC 215 Educational Psychology (3)
  • EDUC 220** Math Content for ECED/SPED (3)
  • EDUC 314* Multi-Age Curriculum and Instruction (3) 
  • EDUC 330* Serving Individuals with Exceptionalities (3)
  • EDUC 335 Educational Technology (3) 
  • EDUC 340* Nature and Needs of Students with Disabilities (3)
  • EDUC 341* Assessment in Education (3)
  • EDUC 362* Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies in Early Childhood (3)
  • EDUC 366* Mathematics in Early Childhood Education (3)
  • EDUC 367* Science in Early Primary Education (3)
  • EDUC 370 Phonics and the Process of Reading (3)
  • EDUC 371* Emergent and Beginning Reading (3)
  • EDUC 383* Language Arts Methods for Middle Childhood Educators (3)
  • EDUC 385* Math Methods for Middle Childhood Educators (3)
  • EDUC 413* Reading in the Content Areas (3)
  • EDUC 414* Reading Assessment and Intervention (3)
  • EDUC 434* Instructional Services for Children with Mild/Moderate Special Needs (3)
  • EDUC 468* Professional Practices in Special Education (2)
  • EDUC 555* Proactive Approaches to Classroom Management (3)

*Additional field hours required.

Student Teaching

  • EDUC 626 Clinical Practice for Intervention Specialist (8)
  • EDUC 627.6 Clinical Practice & Professional Portfolio Development Seminar (3)

Important to Know:

**EDUC 220 is not required for students transferring in a math course.

Admission to the teacher education program is the prerequisite for all EDUC 300 level and higher courses. Students seeking teacher licensure must complete the EDUC 300 level and higher courses with a grade of B- or higher. 

For a complete listing of MAP requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the Muskingum Adult Program Guidebook.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Graduates are prepared to work as:

  • K–12 Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate)
  • Special Education Teacher in public or private schools
  • Resource Room or Inclusion Teacher
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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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