Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate: K-12 (MA)

Department of Educational Studies

NOT OPEN TO ENROLLMENT FOR NEW STUDENTS

Prerequisites (3-6 hours)

The following courses, or their equivalents, are pre-requisites for the specialization. See your advisor for scheduling. These hours do not apply to the total credit hours for the degree.

  • ESSPED 6650 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3) (overlaps with multicultural requirement if taken as a graduate student)
  • ESSPED 5742 Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers (3) [For ABA concentration only]

Core Requirements (9 hours)

Foundations Requirement Course (choose one, 3 hours)

  • ESPHE 6250 History of Education (3)
  • ESPHE 6410 Philosophy or Education (3)
  • ESPHE 7572 History of Colleges and Universities (3)

Multicultural & Human Diversity Requirement Course (3 hours)

If an introductory special education course has already been taken, it does not need to be taken again. If it was taken as an undergraduate, students should select one of the other Multicultural and Human Diversity course options.

  • ESEADM 6360 School and Community Relations (3)
  • ESHESA 7520 Diversity in Higher Education (3)
  • ESCFE 8209 Cultural Processes in Education (3)
  • ESCFE 7214 An Interpretive History of African American Education: 1700 to 1950s (3)
  • ESCFE 7215 An Interpretive History of African American Education: 1950 to present (3)
  • ESSPSY 7028 Cultural Diversity: Developing a Multicultural Awareness (3)
  • ESEPOL 5217 Comparative Education (3)
  • ESSPED 6650 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)
  • ESWDE 5672 Lifelong Learning in the Adult Years (3)

Research Requirement Course (3 hours)*

  • ESSPED 8861 Single Case Design (3)

*Check with advisor for the required research requirement course

Specialization Requirements (18-27 hours)

Students need to choose either Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration or General Special Education Studies.

Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration (21 hours)

  • ESSPED 8200 Basic Behavior Analysis (3)
  • ESSPED 8300 Behavioral Assessment (3)
  • ESSPED 8400 Behavioral Interventions in Special Education (4)
  • ESSPED 8500 Personnel Management and Supervision (2)
  • ESSPED 8832 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
  • ESSPED 8921 Ethical Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis (3)

Electives

  • ESSPED 5736 Methods 1, mod/int disabilities (3)
  • ESSPED 5737 Methods 2, mod/int disabilities (3)
  • ESSPED 5738 Reading Instruction, severe reading deficits (3)
  • ESSPED 5760 Assessment in Early Childhood (3)
  • ESSPED 8891 Contemporary Issues in Special Ed (3)

Planned Field Experience Requirement (6 hours)

  • ESSPED 8189 Planned Field Experience in Special Education (6)

General Special Education Studies (18 hours)

Required Courses (9 hours)

  • ESSPED 5777 Cultural Diversity and Equity in Special Education Classroom and Settings (3)
  • ESSPED 8891 Contemporary Issues in Special Education (3)
  • ESSPED8998 Research Apprenticeship (3)

Electives (9 hours)

Work with your Advisor to choose 9 additional credits. You may select from the following suggestions or choose other courses that align with your goals and interests.

  • ESSPED 5283 Collaborating With Diverse Families & Professionals (1.5)
  • ESSPED 5282 Collaboration & School Community Partnerships (1.5)
  • ESSPED 5850 Fundamentals of Dyslexia Screening & Intervention (3)
  • ESSPED 5769 Delivering Effective Services to Enhance Inclusion (3)

Electives: Credits are in addition to Specialization Requirements

Students may select a licensure-only strand as part of the MA program. An initial licensure is needed for P-5 Elementary Intervention, Mild to Moderate, and Moderate to Intensive. No initial licensure is needed for Hearing Impairment (HI) because this is an initial licensure.

Thesis Requirement (min. 3 hours)

  • ESSPED 7999 Dissertation/Thesis Research: Special Education (minimum 3)

Non-Thesis (min. 3 hours)

  • ESSPED 8193 Individual Studies (3)

Guidelines for Formatting Theses, Dissertations and D.M.A. Documents:

https://gradsch.osu.edu/completing-your-degree/dissertations-theses/document-preparation

Coursework for Licensure-Only in Special Education Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist

To receive licensure by completing the following program of study, students must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and hold a current or expired initial teaching certification or license. All courses are offered for Undergraduate or Graduate credit except ESSPED 8189 Planned Field Experience (G).

  • ESSPED 2251 Introduction to the Special Education Profession (3) OR
    ESSPED 6650 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)
  • ESSPED 5742 Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
  • ESSPED 5722.02 Language and Communication Skills for Children with Mild to Intensive Disabilities/Needs (3)
  • ESSPED 5743 Educational Assessment of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3)

Please select ONE of the following options (5769 AND 5750—Columbus Campus) or (5755—Lima Campus)

  • *ESSPED 5769 Delivering Effective Services to Enhance the Inclusion of Students with Special Needs (3) AND
    *ESSPED 5750 Classroom and Behavior Change Management for Students with Disabilities (3)
  • **ESSPED 5755 Inclusive Classroom Management (3)

*Taught at the Columbus campus only; **Taught at the Lima campus only

  • ESSPED 5734.02 Methods of Instruction for Elementary Children with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3)
  • ESSPED 5735.02 Methods of Instruction for Secondary Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3)
  • ESSPED 8189 Field Experience in Special Education (G) (4)
  • EDUTL 2368 Introduction to Children's Literature (3)
  • EDUTL 5468 Reading Foundations (3)
  • EDUTL 5469 Language and Word Study for All Learners (3)
  • EDUTL 5225 Multicultural Literature Comprehension (3)
  • EDUTL 5471 Clinical Practice in Treating Reading Disabilities (3) OR
    ESSPED 5738.02 Teaching Reading to Students with Disabilities (3)

Total hours: 40-43