2025-2026 DRAFT Academic Catalog

Nov 09, 2024

2025-2026 DRAFT Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Intervention Specialist, BSEd

Program Description

The Intervention Specialist (IS) 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.

Program Admissions Requirements

Coursework and GPA

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

• A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.60

• 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

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

This program prepares students to be eligible to apply for a professional license to practice in the state of Ohio. Students planning to work in other states or countries should contact the relevant state licensing board in the state where you plan to work before beginning the program. SARA does not provide reciprocity for state professional licensure requirements. Academic programs and the program graduate must meet standards set by the licensing board in a state in order for the graduate to be eligible for a license in that state.

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Wright State Core: 41 Credit Hours

As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours.

Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the Wright State Core Program Requirements.

First-Year Seminar: 3 Credit Hours

All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy three additional credit hours in the Additional Core Courses category.

Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours

First-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)

All students must successfully complete ENG 1100. Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course (DEV 0100).
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
Second-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hours

MTH 2415 - Elementary Mathematics Concepts for Educators 1 Credit Hour(s): 4

Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. One course must fulfill the History requirement.

History Requirement (3 credit hours)

Choose 1 course from the list below:
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
Arts and Humanities Course (3 credit hours)

Choose an additional Arts and Humanities course (a different prefix from what is chosen above) from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Element D - Social Sciences: 6 Credit Hours

Required:

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

Element E - Natural Sciences: 7 Credit Hours

Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. At least one course must contain a laboratory.

Recommended Choices:

BIO 3450 - Concepts in Life Science I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
CHM 2450 - Concepts in Chemistry I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
EES 3450 - Concepts in Earth Science I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2460 - Concepts in Physics for Educators I Credit Hour(s): 4

Additional Core Courses: 9 Credit Hours

This major requires these additional Core courses:

ED 2100 - Education in a Democracy Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 2800 - Cultural Humility for Working with Youth Credit Hour(s): 3

Additional Core Requirements

Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:

One Global Inquiry (GI) course

Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses

One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.

Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.

Pre-Professional Core: 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 2435 - Elementary Mathematics Concepts for Educators 2 Credit Hour(s): 4

Content Concentration Areas: 22-24 Credit Hours

Complete two of the following content concentration areas:

Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies

Language Arts Concentration: 12 Credit Hours

ED 3700 - Communication Arts for Educators Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 4770 - ESL in the Pre-K-12 Classroom Credit Hour(s): 3
Choose any two 3000-4000 level ENG prefix courses Credit Hour(s): 6

Recommended Choices:

ENG 3400 - Studies in African Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 3520 - Writing Pedagogy for Integrated Language Arts Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 3530 - Young Adult Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 3560 - Writing Workshop 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: 3-5 Credit Hours

The number of general elective credit hours will vary based on the two concentration areas selected by students. The number of general elective credit hours required for each concentration combination are as listed below:

Language Arts and Social Studies = 3
Language Arts and Mathematics = 5
Language Arts and Science = 3
Social Studies and Mathematics = 5
Social Studies & Science = 3
Mathematics and Science = 5

Total Credits: 120 Credit Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

A Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS), also known as a four-year guide, is an academic tool showing one example of how a program can be completed in a certain amount of time. All Wright State undergraduate majors can be completed in four years with careful planning. Some programs may require summer coursework. Time to degree is dependent on many factors including student placement in mathematics and writing courses, CCP and AP coursework, transfer coursework, and other variables.

This GPS is valid for this year’s Academic Catalog only and is subject to change. This GPS is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. Students should consult with their academic advisor on a regular basis and create a personalized plan to degree completion.