Build expertise in inclusive teaching, child development, and individualized instruction through our Double Licensure program, designed to prepare educators for Special Education (K–12) and Primary Education (PreK–5) classrooms.

Double licensure degree qualifies graduates to teach all students in Pre-K-5 classrooms, including those with special education needs, as well as students with specials needs in grades 6-12. We prepare students to teach, change lives, and impact communities. Mount St. Joseph University will offer the first double licensure in special education K-12 (mild to moderate and moderate to intense) and primary education P-5 in the state of Ohio.

Through this all-encompassing Double Licensure in Primary and Special Education degree, graduates are prepared with the opportunity for the following licensures:

  • Primary (preK-5),
  • Mild/Moderate Needs(K-12) Intervention Specialist,
  • and Moderate/Intensive Needs (K-12) Intervention Specialist.

Students will develop the knowledge and skills to design and adapt curriculum in order to modify and accommodate for the needs of all learners in the classroom.