Special Education Licensure-only Programs
These licensure programs fill a need in Ohio for more intervention specialists and prepare teachers to better serve all students. Students must have a current teaching license to complete this program. On the Columbus campus, students can obtain a Moderate/Intensive (K-12) Intervention Specialist license. On the Lima campus, students can obtain a Mild/Moderate (K-12) Intervention Specialist license. The Mild/Moderate licensure program at OSU-Lima is fully online.
Program Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor’s Degree, Current teaching license
Minimum Program hours
43
Deadline to apply
November 1 for (Spring Semester)
March 1 for (Summer Semester)
May 1 for (Autumn semester)
Program start
Spring/Summer/Autumn Semester
Curriculum
Additional Requirements
- Successfully complete the Ohio Standards for Pupil Services and Endorsements, and Computer Science and Computational Thinking, and the Educators and the Opioid Crisis modules.
- Each module carries a $5 fee, which supports the technical infrastructure needed to deliver and maintain the modules—ensuring secure access, regular platform updates, and reliable digital resource management.
- Must take and pass the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) prior to applying for licensure.
Licensure Disclosure
Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students for licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification at go.osu.edu/onground.
Apply for Moderate/Intensive Intervention