Prepare to empower learners of all abilities through our Special Education program, combining hands-on field experiences, evidence-based practices, and licensure preparation for K–12 classrooms.

Intervention Specialists work in a variety of settings in order to meet the needs of students with learning or behavioral needs (grades K-12). The Intervention Specialist is critical in supporting students in inclusive settings. This program ensures that the teacher candidate is prepared to work in collaborative and consulting roles in general education settings, as well as in cross categorical special education settings. Students have the opportunity to  participate in the double licensure degree which 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. 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.