Intervention Specialist, BSEd

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Program Description

The Intervention Specialist program leads to the Bachelor of Science in Education degree with licensure in Intervention Specialist:  Mild/Moderate Needs (K-12). Teacher candidates also choose two content concentration areas:

• Language Arts & Social Studies
• Language Arts & Mathematics
• Language Arts & Science
• Social Studies & Mathematics
• Social Studies & Science
• Mathematics and Science

The degree program is designed so that candidates complete general education and content courses as freshmen and sophomores and begin the IS program as juniors as members of a cohort group. The cohort portion of the program consists of three semesters of integrated coursework and field experiences and one semester of student teaching. Specific courses have been included to ensure that candidates develop theoretical and practical knowledge in humanities, mathematics and technology, social sciences, biological and physical sciences, and the arts. Included also are the courses that incorporate multi-cultural and global perspectives in the general education requirements. Candidates likewise take courses that prepare them to work with individuals who are diagnosed with high-incidence disabilities (such as Specific Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism, Mild Intellectual and Physical Disabilities, and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders). Persons pursuing a teacher licensure program are also required to complete the Ohio Department of Education prescribed exams for their intended area of licensure.

Licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state, and we have not determined if this program meets educational requirements outside of Ohio.  If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding that state’s licensure or certification requirements.

Admissions Requirements

Coursework and GPA

• 60 hours of coursework that count towards to B.S.Ed. program

• A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.6

• Grade of “C” or better in all completed Concentration Area courses

• ED  2100, ED  2600, ED  2700, ED 2800, and EDS 2900 - all with a grade of “C” or better

• ED 2650 with a grade of “P”

Dispositional Assessment

• Candidates must receive ratings of 3 or higher on all components of the Candidate Disposition Inventory (CDI) from ED 2650.

Foundational Skills Competency

Demonstration of competency on a nationally normed tests in Reading, Writing and Math via the subtests on the ACT, SAT, and/or Praxis Core Academics for Educators exams. See program website for specific score requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes 

Learning outcomes align with the Council for Exceptional Children standards (CEC, 2012), the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession (OSTP), the International Society for Technology in Education standards (ISTE), and the Ohio Preparation Requirements.

Council for Exceptional Children Standards

Standard 1:  Learner Development and Individual Learning Differences

- Beginning special education professionals understand how exceptionalities may interact with development and learning and use this knowledge to provide meaningful and challenging learning experiences for individuals with exceptionalities.

Standard 2: Learning Environments

- Beginning special education professionals create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments so that individuals with exceptionalities become active and effective learners and develop emotional well being, positive social interactions, and self-determination.

Standard 3: Curricular Content Knowledge

- Beginning special education professionals use knowledge of general and specialized curricula to individualize learning for individuals with exceptionalities.

Standard 4: Assessment

- Beginning special education professionals use multiple methods of assessment and data sources in making educational decisions.

Standard 5: Instructional Planning and Strategies

- Beginning special education professionals select, adapt, and use a repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies to advance learning of individuals with exceptionalities.

Standard 6: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice

- Beginning special education professionals use foundational knowledge of the field and their professional ethical principles and practice standards to inform special education practice, to engage in lifelong learning, and to advance the profession.

Standard 7: Collaboration

- Beginning special education professionals collaborate with families, other educators, related service providers, individuals with exceptionalities, and personnel from community agencies in culturally responsive ways to address the needs of individuals with exceptionalities across a range of learning experiences.

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Accreditation Standards:  http://caepnet.org/standards/2022/introduction

Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession (OSTP):  http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Teaching/Educator-Equity/Ohio-s-Educator-Standards/TeachingProfessionStandards.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US

State of Ohio Learning Standards:  http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/OLS-Graphic-Sections/Learning-Standards

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Wright State University CORE: 39 Hours

Communication: 6 Credit Hours

• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Mathematics: 4 Hours

• MTH 2435 - Elementary Mathematics Concepts for Educators 2 Credit Hour(s): 4

Global Traditions: 6 Credit Hours

ED 2600 

AND

Either HST 1100, HST 1200, or CLS 1500

• ED 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3

• AND one of the following

• HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
• HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
• CLS 1500 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture Credit Hour(s): 3

Arts and Humanities: 3 Credit Hours

Select any one 3-hour CORE approved Arts and Humanities course

Social Sciences: 6 Credit Hours

• ED 2700 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
• EDS 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3

Natural Science: 8 Credit Hours

• BIO 3450 - Concepts in Life Science I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
• EES 3450 - Concepts in Earth Science I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4

Additional Core Courses: 6 Credit Hours

• ED 2100 - Education in a Democracy Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 2800 - Cultural Humility for Working with Youth Credit Hour(s): 3

Pre-Professional Core: 6 Credit Hours

Complete all 6 credit hours

• ED 2650 - Early Field Experience I: Introduction to the Education Profession Credit Hour(s): 1
• ED 2750 - Early Field Experience II: Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1
• MTH 2415 - Elementary Mathematics Concepts for Educators 1 Credit Hour(s): 4

Content Concentration Areas: 21-24 Credit Hours

Complete two of the following content concentration areas: 

Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

Language Arts Concentration: 12 Credit Hours

Required: ENG 4770 ESL in PreK-12 Classroom

Choose 3 (9 credit hours) of the Remaining

• Required:

• ENG 4770 - ESL in the Pre-K-12 Classroom Credit Hour(s): 3

• AND three of the following courses

• ED 2510 - Textual Analysis of Literature for Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 3700 - Communication Arts for Educators Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3210 - British Texts: Medieval to 17th Century Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3220 - British Texts: 1660 to Later 19th Century Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3310 - American Texts: Colonial -1890 Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3320 - American Texts: to 21st Century Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3400 - Studies in African Literature Credit Hour(s): 3

Mathematics Concentration: 10 Credit Hours

Complete all of the following mathematics-focused courses.

• MTH 3430 - Algebra and Functions for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
• MTH 3450 - Geometry for Educators Credit Hour(s): 3
• STT 3420 - Probability and Statistics for Educators Credit Hour(s): 3

Science Concentration: 11 Credit Hours

Complete 11 credit hours of the following:

Required:  CHM 2450 and PHY 2460

Required:  BIO 3460 or EES 3460

• CHM 2450 - Concepts in Chemistry I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
• PHY 2460 - Concepts in Physics for Educators I Credit Hour(s): 4

• AND one of the following:

• BIO 3460 - Concepts in Life Science II for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
• EES 3460 - Concepts in Earth Science II for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4

Social Studies Concentration: 12 Credit Hours

Complete all 4 Social Studies Courses

• EC 2000 - Economic Life Credit Hour(s): 3
• HST 2110 - American History to 1877 Credit Hour(s): 3
• HST 3650 - Ohio History Credit Hour(s): 3
• PLS 2120 - American National Government Credit Hour(s): 3

Reading Core: 12 Credit Hours

• ED 4060 - Reading and Literacy I: Background and Foundations Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 4070 - Reading and Literacy Instruction II: Content Literacy Tools Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 4080 - Phonics and Word Study Instruction Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 4090 - Literacy Assessment and Intervention Credit Hour(s): 3

Professional Core: 18 Credit Hours

• EDS 4510 - Foundations of Special Education Credit Hour(s): 3
• EDS 4570 - Instructional and Behavior Management for Intervention Specialist Credit Hour(s): 3
• EDS 4590 - Assessment for Intervention Specialist Credit Hour(s): 3
• EDS 4610 - Intervention Specialists Methods: Mild to Moderate Credit Hour(s): 3
• EDS 4650 - Transitions of Students with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3
• EDS 4670 - Collaboration for Inclusion Credit Hour(s): 3

Seminar: 3 Credit Hours

• EDS 4990 - Professional Seminar: Intervention Specialist Credit Hour(s): 3

Field Experience: 13 Credit Hours

• EDS 4690 - Clinical Practice in Remediation for Intervention Specialist Credit Hour(s): 3
• EDS 4720 - Intervention Specialist Internship Part I Credit Hour(s): 1
• EDS 4730 - Intervention Specialist Internship Part II: Student Teaching Credit Hour(s): 9

General Electives: 5-8 Credit Hours

Electives vary based on the two concentration areas selected by candidates. The number of elective hours available for each concentration combination are as listed below

Language Arts and Social Studies = 5

Language Arts and Mathematics = 7

Language Arts and Science = 6

Social Studies and Mathematics = 7

Social Studies & Science = 6

Mathematics and Science = 8

Total Credits: 120 Hours