Pre-K Special Needs Endorsement Preparation

Pre-K Special Needs Endorsement is designed for licensed teachers who wish to add an area or specialization in early childhood special education specific to inclusive preschool. If you add this endorsement, you can teach in an Ohio public preschool, which is a special education unit funded by the federal government. The Pre-K Special Needs Endorsement is based on the competencies identified by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE).

Early Intervention (EINT) Certificate

The EINT Certificate Program provides students with the skills and knowledge to work with young children with disabilities (birth to age three) and their families. The EINT Program utilizes the Division for Early Childhood’s Recommended Practices for early intervention personnel development that are family-centered, evidence-based, and provided in the family’s natural environment.

Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BISC) Certificate

The BISC program concentrates on the theoretical orientation and practical applications of applied behavior analysis. In addition, the Behavior Certification Board, Inc. (BACB) has approved our course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination (BCBA).

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Certificate

The ASD Certificate Program is an interdisciplinary program between Special Education and Speech Pathology & Audiology. This certificate program prepares students for understanding and addressing the needs of individuals with ASD across the spectrum and over the lifespan, in varied contexts including general and special education classrooms, and community settings. 

Endorsement Programs

Endorsement programs provide students with existing teaching licenses an additional area of competency in a separate content area from their teaching licensure. We offer endorsements in Pre-K Special Needs and Transition to Work.

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Licensure Preparation Programs

The Licensure Preparation programs are intended for students who have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than special education and are interested in becoming licensed special education teachers/intervention specialists.

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Graduate Certificates

Certificate programs provide students with content specialization and/or an additional credential to complement their degree program. We offer certificate programs in Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD), Applied Behavior Analysis (BISC), and Early Intervention (EI).

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Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education

The Master of Education program provides students with advanced understanding of contemporary research and practice issues in special education. Students can complete the program partially or entirely online and can choose from several concentrations. 

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Join us Thursday, May 16, as we honor Chaya Kessler, esteemed retiring director of Jewish Studies at Kent State University. Save the date for a celebration marking her invaluable contributions and the kickoff to our program's 50th anniversary year. Expect an evening of commemoration and camaraderie as we pay tribute to Chaya's legacy and the enduring impact of Jewish Studies at Kent State.