Special Education Programs

Graduate program questions:
(614) 292-0839

Undergraduate Appointments & Advising:
(614) 292-6787

Program Assistant & Licensure program contact
Special Education Licensure Only Coordinator
spedlicense@ehe.osu.edu

Undergraduate Major

The Special Education program admits students to the undergraduate major for Spring Quarter each year. Most students apply to the program during Autumn Quarter of their sophomore year, although students who are beyond sophomore status are also eligible. Students admitted to the program typically begin taking the prescribed curriculum during Spring Quarter. Completion of the degree and program requirements takes two (2) years.

Special Education Undergraduate Major

Licensure-Only

Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist
Moderate/Intensive Intervention Specialist
Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs Endorsement (requires current certification in Special Education or Pre-Kindergarten)

Graduate Programs

Masters of Arts (MA)

The Masters of Arts (M.A.) program offered in the Special Education program is only for persons who already hold a teacher certification/licensure in any area of general or special education.

MA (pdf)

MA Programs of Study:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The doctoral program at Ohio State prepares leadership personnel for special education whose research and teaching are guided by the philosophical, scientific, and technological principles of applied behavior analysis.