2017-2018 Academic Catalog

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2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Early Childhood Intervention Specialist, Licensure

Program Description:

The Intervention Specialist - Early Childhood licensure is offered at the graduate level. Individual programs of study can be completed on either a part-time or full-time basis.

The Intervention Specialist: - Early Childhood program of study provides a license option.

Candidates not having an undergraduate degree in education may have to take a prerequisite sequence of classes in order to be eligible for a license. Please see an advisor for details.

After successful completion of the licensure portion of the program and passing the appropriate state mandated exams (see an advisor for current information), students will be eligible to request an Ohio provisional Intervention Specialist license in Early Childhood Intervention Specialist.

The course listings on the links below are not official programs of study. Requirements may vary based on year of entry into the major. Consult with an advisor for further information. Admitted students have an official program of study that they should follow.

Admissions Requirements:

Writing sample - Writing samples are held on Mondays at 2 pm and Tuesdays at 10 am. Please call the college’s Office of Student Services: 937-775-3088 or 3086 to set up a writing sample appointment.
Clear criminal background check. Please consult with the college’s Office of Student Services for Background Check information.

Complete Program Application .

2.5 GPA for licensure only candidates

Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (Licensure only)

No pre-requisites are necessary for students licensed in Elementary, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, AYA or Multi-Age Education.

Prerequisites to Intervention Specialist Licensure Sequence: Required for those seeking Initial (first) Licensure:

ED 6600 - Teaching in the American Educational System Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 6700 - Student Learning and Motivation Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 7860 - Assessment and Evaluation for Instruction Credit Hour(s): 3

Ohio Content Standard Courses: Required for those seeking Initial (first) Licensure

EDS 6100 - Science Content Standards for Intervention Specialists Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6110 - Social Studies Content Standards for Intervention Specialists Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6120 - Mathematics Content Standards for Intervention Specialists Credit Hour(s): 3

State Mandated Reading Core Requirements: to be taken in the following sequence. Required of candidates who have not yet met these requirements:

ED 6020 - Reading and Literacy I: Background and Tools for Intervention Specialists Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 6030 - Reading and Literacy Instruction II: Content Literacy Tools for Intervention Specialists Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 6040 - Instruction in Word Study and Phonics for Intervention Specialists Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 6050 - Literacy Assessment and Intervention for Intervention Specialists Credit Hour(s): 3

Intervention Specialist Courses: Required for All Students:

EDS 6510 - Foundations of Special Education Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6530 - Learners with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6550 - Special Education Research & Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6200 - Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Intervention Specialist and Pre-K Spec Needs Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6570 - Instructional and Behavioral Management Skills for Intervention Specialists Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6590 - Assessment Skills for Intervention Specialists Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6220 - Establishing Partnerships with Families for ECIS or PKSN Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6630 - Introduction to Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6240 - Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Early Childhood Intervention Specialist and Pre-K Spec Needs Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6400 - Education of Children with Medical, Physical, Sensory, and Autism Spectrum Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6690 - Clinical Practice in Remediation Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6280 - Student Teaching in Special Education: Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Credit Hour(s): 8
EDS 6260 - Practicum in Special Education: Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Credit Hour(s): 4
EDS 6990 - Professionalism and Ethics in Special Education Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 70.5-74.5 Hours