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Intervention Specialist
Prepare to help students with disabilities learn and grow. Develop teaching strategies and gain classroom experience throughout your program as you build a foundation for intervention specialist practice.
Intervention Specialist Education at Findlay
Why study Intervention Specialist Education at Findlay?
Prepare to support students with disabilities through Findlay’s Intervention Specialist Education program. Coursework and classroom experiences connect teaching methods with the needs of learners in inclusive and specialized settings.
- Study specialized teaching. Learn instructional methods, education practices for students with disabilities, and laws affecting intervention specialist education.
- Practice throughout the program. Field placements begin in the first year and build toward a 16-week student-teaching placement.
- Explore your route. The degree supports an Ohio licensure pathway; eligible bachelor’s degree holders can explore post-baccalaureate Intervention Specialist Licensure.
Findlay’s licensure programs meet Ohio requirements. For another state, confirm eligibility with its education department and review Licensure Programs State Authorization information.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Intervention Specialist by the Numbers
120+
Required credits
Listed for the Intervention Specialist program.
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At a Glance
College
College of Education
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Intervention Specialist Education
Format
On-Campus
Required credits
120+ Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Classwork in your first year will focus on teaching methodologies and introductory practices for teaching subject matter. Higher-level intervention specialist classes focus on education practices for students with disabilities, working with agencies outside of schools and current laws and legislation relating to intervention specialist education.
Students earning a degree in Intervention Specialist Education must complete the required curriculum. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.
opportunities
Hands-On Experience
Candidates receive field placement each year of their program. This experience begins with a whole class experience freshman year, six-week half-day placement sophomore year, six-week all day placement junior year, and a full 16-week placement for student teaching.
Additional experiences with students occur through our Clubhouse program for literacy and math, volunteer work at the Children’s Museum, field experience during History Comes Alive with the Hancock Park District and much more!
beyond graduation
Careers
Intervention Specialist Education prepares future teachers to support students with disabilities in inclusive and specialized learning settings. Public school teaching requires state licensure.
- Special education teacher
- Intervention specialist
- Resource room teacher
- Inclusive classroom teacher
Explore related occupations and typical entry requirements in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for special education teachers.
TESTIMONIALS
The Oiler Experience
Hear directly from students about their experience
at the University of Findlay.
“As an intervention specialist, I valued many opportunities to work with students. These hands-on experiences taught me far more than classroom learning alone. I enjoyed connecting with students, watching their growth, and experiencing different grade levels. The College of Education staff had a huge positive influence on my experience. They were always supportive and willing to do whatever was needed to help us succeed.”
financial aid
Cost of Education
Students can earn endowed scholarships in addition to their merit scholarships during their time at Findlay.
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Accreditation
University of Findlay’s College of Education is accredited by recognized regional and national bodies, ensuring your degree holds weight with employers and institutions nationwide. The College of Education holds national accreditation through CAEP.
Accreditation status is reviewed on a regular basis. For the most current accreditation information, visit the University of Findlay Accreditation page.
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