Special Education Moderate/Intensive Needs Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

The Special Education Moderate to Intensive Needs Initial Licensure Preparation program will provide you with the skills and knowledge to help students with disabilities achieve their academic, social and emotional goals.

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Program Information for Special Education Moderate/Intensive Needs Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

Program Description

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Full Description

The Special Education Moderate/Intensive Needs Initial Licensure Preparation non-degree program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree and want to teach students requiring intensive and ongoing special education support. Most often, these are students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, multiple disabilities and complex health impairments.

Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for an initial teacher license in Special Education Moderate/Intensive Needs (Ohio Intervention Specialist), which is granted by the Ohio Department of Education.

The Moderate/Intensive licensure preparation program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree and want to teach students requiring intensive and ongoing special education support. Most often, these are students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, multiple disabilities and complex health impairments.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure. Completing a master's degree in special education in addition to licensure will, in most cases, require an additional 15-18 credit hours.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Special Education Moderate/Intensive Needs Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Applicants are assessed holistically, considering academic credentials, academic or professional references, non-academic criteria and other specific program dimensions.

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA
  • Official Transcripts
  • Goal Statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: July 1
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: December 1
  • Summer Term
    • Priority deadline: April 1

Applications submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Coursework

On This Page

Program Requirements

Licensure Requirements

Licensure Requirements (min C grade is required in all courses)
CI 57501TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN EARLY AND MIDDLE GRADES 3
ECED 50302TEACHING PHONICS AND WORD STUDY 3
or MCED 50005 EFFECTIVE USE OF PHONICS IN READING
SPED 23000INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (DIVD) 3
SPED 53010FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION 3
SPED 53021ASSESSMENT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
SPED 53030APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS I: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES 3
SPED 53031APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS II: APPLICATION 3
SPED 53040LANGUAGE AND READING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
SPED 53051CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH MODERATE/INTENSIVE INTERVENTION NEEDS 3
SPED 53063CURRICULUM METHODS MODERATE/INTENSIVE INTERVENTION 3
SPED 53070PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING FOR TRANSITIONS 3
SPED 53080ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 3
SPED 63092FIELD EXPERIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
SPED 63992STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 18
SPED 64309AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: THEORY AND DIAGNOSIS 3
SPED 64951DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM 3
SPED 69525INQUIRY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3
Program Electives, choose from the following:6
CI 57504
TEACHING READING AND WRITING IN MIDDLE GRADES
CI 67310
THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING
CI 67312
TEACHING WRITING AS A PROCESS
or CI 67330
 READING IN CONTENT AREAS
CI 67319
DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION IN READING
Minimum Total Credit Hours:62
1

Student teaching is taken after completion of all licensure coursework and in conjunction with the Inquiry to Professional Practice course. Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.

Progression Requirements
  • Minimum 3.000 overall GPA throughout the program

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education. The candidate must earn the qualifying score on the Ohio Assessments for Educators. Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Special Education Moderate/Intensive Needs Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Special education teachers, all other

8.5%

much faster than the average

36,600

number of jobs

$62,820

potential earnings

Special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

2.9%

slower than the average

193,000

number of jobs

$60,620

potential earnings

Special education teachers, middle school

2.6%

slower than the average

84,700

number of jobs

$61,820

potential earnings

Special education teachers, preschool

8.3%

much faster than the average

23,000

number of jobs

$61,400

potential earnings

Special education teachers, secondary school

3.2%

about as fast as the average

143,000

number of jobs

$62,320

potential earnings

Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

3.6%

about as fast as the average

1,395,900

number of jobs

$28,900

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Special Education Moderate/Intensive Needs Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

The Special Education Moderate-Intensive Needs Additional Licensure Preparation program is designed to prepare you for the unique challenges and opportunities associated with working with students with significant cognitive, physical and/or behavioral disabilities.

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Program Information for Special Education Moderate/Intensive Needs Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

Program Description

On This Page

Full Description

The Special Education Moderate/Intensive Needs Additional Licensure Preparation non-degree program prepares students to obtain an additional Special Education Moderate/Intensive Needs (Ohio Intervention Specialist) license. The program is designed for individuals who have a current teaching license and want to teach students requiring intensive and ongoing special education support. Most often, these will be students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, multiple disabilities and complex health impairments.

Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for licensure, and licenses are granted by the Ohio Department of Education.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure. Completing a master's degree in special education in addition to licensure will in most cases require an additional 15-18 credit hours.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Special Education Moderate/Intensive Needs Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
  • Evidence of valid four-year Resident Educator or five-year Professional State of Ohio teaching license (no longer required starting with spring 2025 admission term)
  • Starting with spring 2025 admission term: Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of
    1. learner development and individual learning differences;
    2. the learning environment;
    3. curricular content knowledge;
    4. assessment;
    5. instructional planning and strategies; and
    6. professional practice and collaboration.
  2. Demonstrate the dispositions necessary to be successful special education teachers/professionals.
  3. Demonstrate preparation for the profession by successfully completing the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Special Education Assessment.

Coursework

On This Page

Program Requirements

Licensure Requirements

Licensure Requirements (min C/S grade required in all courses)
SPED 53010FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION 3
SPED 53021ASSESSMENT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
SPED 53030APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS I: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES 3
SPED 53031APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS II: APPLICATION 3
SPED 53040LANGUAGE AND READING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
SPED 53051CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH MODERATE/INTENSIVE INTERVENTION NEEDS 3
SPED 53063CURRICULUM METHODS MODERATE/INTENSIVE INTERVENTION 3
SPED 53070PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING FOR TRANSITIONS 3
SPED 53080ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 3
SPED 63092FIELD EXPERIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
SPED 63992STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 4
SPED 64309AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: THEORY AND DIAGNOSIS 3
SPED 64951DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:40

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
  • Additional Coursework: An analysis of additional content-area coursework required at the post-undergraduate level will be completed before entering into the program, and a Plan of Study will be created based on transcript analysis and current licensure requirements by the Ohio Department of Education. A minimum B grade is required in each of these courses. This coursework would be in addition to requirements for the Special Education Moderate/Intensive Needs non-degree program.

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education. The candidate must earn the qualifying score on the Ohio Assessments for Educators. Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Special Education Moderate/Intensive Needs Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Special education teachers, all other

8.5%

much faster than the average

36,600

number of jobs

$62,820

potential earnings

Special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

2.9%

slower than the average

193,000

number of jobs

$60,620

potential earnings

Special education teachers, middle school

2.6%

slower than the average

84,700

number of jobs

$61,820

potential earnings

Special education teachers, preschool

8.3%

much faster than the average

23,000

number of jobs

$61,400

potential earnings

Special education teachers, secondary school

3.2%

about as fast as the average

143,000

number of jobs

$62,320

potential earnings

Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

3.6%

about as fast as the average

1,395,900

number of jobs

$28,900

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Special Education Mild/Moderate Needs Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

The Special Education Mild/Moderate Needs Initial Licensure Preparation program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective special education teacher.

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Program Information for Special Education Mild/Moderate Needs Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

Program Description

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Full Description

The Special Education Mild/Moderate Needs Initial Licensure Preparation non-degree program is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree and want to teach students with mild/moderate disabilities. These students are distinguished from students with more severe disabilities by greater participation in the general academic curriculum. Mild/moderate disabilities include learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, ADHD, mild intellectual disabilities and (in certain cases) autism spectrum disorder.

Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for an initial teacher license in Special Education Mild/Moderate Educational Needs (Ohio Intervention Specialist), which is granted by the Ohio Department of Education.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure. Completing a master's degree in special education in addition to licensure will, in most cases, require an additional 15-18 credit hours.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Special Education Mild/Moderate Needs Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form

Applicants are assessed holistically, considering academic credentials, academic or professional references, non-academic criteria and other specific program dimensions.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: July 1
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: December 1
  • Summer Term
    • Priority deadline: April 1

Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of
    1. learner development and individual learning differences;
    2. the learning environment; curricular content knowledge;
    3. assessment;
    4. instructional planning and strategies; and
    5. professional practice and collaboration.
  2. Demonstrate the dispositions necessary to be a successful special education teacher/professional.
  3. Demonstrate preparation for the profession by successfully completing the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Special Education Assessment.

Coursework

On This Page

Program Requirements

Licensure Requirements

Licensure Requirements (min C grade is required in all courses)
CI 57501TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN EARLY AND MIDDLE GRADES 3
ECED 50302TEACHING PHONICS AND WORD STUDY 3
or MCED 50005 EFFECTIVE USE OF PHONICS IN READING
SPED 23000INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (DIVD) 3
SPED 24000INCLUSIVE PRACTICES 3
SPED 53010FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION 3
SPED 53021ASSESSMENT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
SPED 53030APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS I: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES 3
SPED 53031APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS II: APPLICATION 3
SPED 53040LANGUAGE AND READING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
SPED 53050CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION NEEDS 3
SPED 53062CURRICULUM METHODS MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION 3
SPED 53070PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING FOR TRANSITIONS 3
SPED 63092FIELD EXPERIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
SPED 63992STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 18
SPED 64951DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM 3
SPED 69525INQUIRY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3
Program Electives, choose from the following:6
CI 57504
TEACHING READING AND WRITING IN MIDDLE GRADES
CI 67310
THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING
CI 67312
TEACHING WRITING AS A PROCESS
or CI 67330
 READING IN CONTENT AREAS
CI 67319
DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION IN READING
Minimum Total Credit Hours:59
1

Student teaching is taken after completion of all licensure coursework and in conjunction with the Inquiry to Professional Practice course. Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.

Progression Requirements
  • Must maintain a minimum 3.000 overall GPA.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education. The candidate must earn the qualifying score on the Ohio Assessments for Educators. Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Special Education Mild/Moderate Needs Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Special education teachers, all other

8.5%

much faster than the average

36,600

number of jobs

$62,820

potential earnings

Special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

2.9%

slower than the average

193,000

number of jobs

$60,620

potential earnings

Special education teachers, middle school

2.6%

slower than the average

84,700

number of jobs

$61,820

potential earnings

Special education teachers, secondary school

3.2%

about as fast as the average

143,000

number of jobs

$62,320

potential earnings

Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

3.6%

about as fast as the average

1,395,900

number of jobs

$28,900

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Special Education Mild/Moderate Needs Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Special Education Mild-Moderate Needs Additional Licensure Preparation program provides a comprehensive approach to teaching and learning, including specialized instruction, classroom management and assessment.

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Program Information for Special Education Mild/Moderate Needs Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

Program Description

On This Page

Full Description

The Special Education Mild/Moderate Needs Additional Licensure Preparation non-degree program will prepare students to obtain an additional Special Education Mild/Moderate Educational Needs (Ohio Intervention Specialist) license. This program is designed for individuals who have a current teaching license and want to become licensed through the State of Ohio to teach students with mild/moderate disabilities, grades K-12.

Students with mild/moderate disabilities are distinguished from students with more severe disabilities by greater participation in the general academic curriculum. Mild/moderate disabilities include learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, ADHD, mild intellectual disabilities and (in certain cases) autism spectrum disorder.

Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for licensure, and licenses are granted by the Ohio Department of Education.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure. Completing a master's degree in special education in addition to licensure will in most cases require an additional 15-18 credit hours.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Special Education Mild/Moderate Needs Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
  • Evidence of valid four-year Resident Educator or five-year Professional State of Ohio teaching license (no longer required starting with spring 2025 admission term)
  • Starting with spring 2025 admission term: Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license

Application Deadline

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: July 1
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: December 1
  • Summer Term
    • Priority deadline: April 1

Applications submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of
    1. learner development and individual learning differences;
    2. the learning environment; curricular content knowledge;
    3. assessment;
    4. instructional planning and strategies; and
    5. professional practice and collaboration.
  2. Demonstrate the dispositions necessary to be a successful special education teacher/professional.
  3. Demonstrate preparation for the profession by successfully completing the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Special Education Assessment.

Coursework

On This Page

Program Requirements

Licensure Requirements

Licensure Requirements (min C/S grade required in all courses)
SPED 24000INCLUSIVE PRACTICES 3
SPED 53010FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION 3
SPED 53021ASSESSMENT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
SPED 53030APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS I: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES 3
SPED 53031APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS II: APPLICATION 3
SPED 53040LANGUAGE AND READING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
SPED 53050CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION NEEDS 3
SPED 53062CURRICULUM METHODS MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION 3
SPED 53070PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING FOR TRANSITIONS 3
SPED 63092FIELD EXPERIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
SPED 63992STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 4
SPED 64951DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:37

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
  • Additional Coursework: An analysis of additional content-area coursework required at the post-undergraduate level will be completed before entering into the program, and a Plan of Study will be created based on transcript analysis and current licensure requirements by the Ohio Department of Education. A minimum C grade is required in each of these courses. This coursework would be in addition to requirements for the Special Education non-degree program.

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education. The candidate must earn the qualifying score on the Ohio Assessments for Educators. Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Special Education Mild/Moderate Needs Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Special education teachers, all other

8.5%

much faster than the average

36,600

number of jobs

$62,820

potential earnings

Special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

2.9%

slower than the average

193,000

number of jobs

$60,620

potential earnings

Special education teachers, middle school

2.6%

slower than the average

84,700

number of jobs

$61,820

potential earnings

Special education teachers, secondary school

3.2%

about as fast as the average

143,000

number of jobs

$62,320

potential earnings

Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

3.6%

about as fast as the average

1,395,900

number of jobs

$28,900

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Special Education Early Childhood (PK-5) Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

The Special Education Early Childhood (PK-5) Initial Licensure Preparation program prepares students to become licensed special education teachers for young children, providing the knowledge and skills necessary to create effective learning environments for all students. With a combination of coursework and field experiences, students will develop a deep understanding of how to address the unique needs of children with disabilities and promote their academic and social success.

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Program Information for Special Education Early Childhood (PK-5) Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

Program Description

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Full Description

The Special Education Early Childhood (PK-5) Initial Licensure Preparation non-degree program is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree and want to work with young children with diverse learning abilities in a variety of special education settings, from pre-kindergarten through grade 5.

Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for an initial teaching license in Ohio Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (PK-5), which is granted by the Ohio Department of Education.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Special Education Early Childhood (PK-5) Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form

Applicants are assessed holistically, considering academic credentials, academic or professional references, non-academic criteria and other specific program criteria.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: July 1
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: December 1
  • Summer Term
    • Priority deadline: April 1

Applications submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of
    1. learner development and individual learning differences;
    2. the learning environment;
    3. curricular content knowledge;
    4. assessment; instructional planning and strategies; and
    5. professional practice and collaboration.
  2. Demonstrate the dispositions necessary to be a successful special education teacher/professional.
  3. Demonstrate preparation for the profession by successfully completing the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Special Education Assessment.

Coursework

On This Page

Program Requirements

Licensure Requirements

Licensure Requirements (min C/S grade required in all courses)
ASL 19201ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I 4
CI 57501TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN EARLY AND MIDDLE GRADES 3
ECED 50302TEACHING PHONICS AND WORD STUDY 3
MCED 30002INTEGRATED SOCIAL STUDIES AND SCIENCE IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD 3
SPED 24000INCLUSIVE PRACTICES 3
SPED 53040LANGUAGE AND READING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
SPED 53062CURRICULUM METHODS MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION 3
SPED 63950CURRICULUM AND INTERVENTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES 3
SPED 63952FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 3
SPED 63954PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: TEAMING 3
SPED 63955TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN 3
SPED 63956FOUNDATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES 3
SPED 63957ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES 3
SPED 63992STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 18
SPED 64892ADVANCED PRACTICUM 3
SPED 64951DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM 3
SPED 69525INQUIRY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3
Program Electives, choose from the following:6
CI 57504
TEACHING READING AND WRITING IN MIDDLE GRADES
ECED 50105
APPROPRIATE PHONICS INSTRUCTION FOR KINDERGARTEN AND PRIMARY CHILDREN
or ECED 50302
 TEACHING PHONICS AND WORD STUDY
ECED 50126
DEVELOPMENTAL READING AND WRITING: THE EARLY YEARS
or ECED 50402
 TEACHING READERS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS
MCED 50007
TEACHING READING WITH LITERATURE IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
Minimum Total Credit Hours:63
1

Student teaching is taken after completion of all licensure coursework and in conjunction with SPED 69525.Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education. Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Special Education Early Childhood (PK-5) Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Special education teachers, preschool

8.3%

much faster than the average

23,000

number of jobs

$61,400

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Special Education Early Childhood (PK-5) Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

The Special Education Early Childhood PK-5 Additional Licensure Preparation program is designed to prepare educators to work with young children with disabilities or developmental delays in inclusive settings. You will learn how to create meaningful learning experiences that promote growth and development while addressing individual student needs.

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  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

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Program Information for Special Education Early Childhood (PK-5) Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

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The Special Education Early Childhood (PK-5) Additional Licensure Preparation non-degree program prepares students to obtain an additional Ohio Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (PK-5) license. This program is designed for individuals who have a current teaching license and are seeking an additional license to work with young children with diverse learning abilities in a variety of special education settings, from pre-kindergarten through grade 5.

Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for licensure, and licenses are granted by the Ohio Department of Education.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Special Education Early Childhood (PK-5) Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
  • Evidence of current four-year Resident Educator or five-year Professional State of Ohio teaching license (no longer required starting with spring 2025 admission term)
  • Effective with spring 2025 admission term: Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills of:
    1. learner development and individual learning differences;
    2. the learning environment;
    3. curricular content knowledge;
    4. assessment; instructional planning and strategies; and
    5. professional practice and collaboration.
  2. Demonstrate the dispositions necessary to be successful special education teachers/professionals.
  3. Demonstrate preparation for the profession by successfully completing the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE).

Coursework

On This Page

Program Requirements

Licensure Requirements

Licensure Requirements (min C/S grade required in all courses)
ASL 19201ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I 4
SPED 24000INCLUSIVE PRACTICES 3
SPED 53040LANGUAGE AND READING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
SPED 53062CURRICULUM METHODS MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION 3
SPED 63950CURRICULUM AND INTERVENTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES 3
SPED 63952FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 3
SPED 63954PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: TEAMING 3
SPED 63955TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN 3
SPED 63956FOUNDATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES 3
SPED 63957ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES 3
SPED 63992STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 4
SPED 64892ADVANCED PRACTICUM 3
SPED 64951DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:41

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
  • Additional Coursework: An analysis of additional content-area coursework required at the post-undergraduate level will be completed before entering into the program, and a Plan of Study will be created based on transcript analysis and current licensure requirements by the Ohio Department of Education. A minimum B grade is required in each of these courses. This coursework would be in addition to requirements for the Early Childhood Intervention Specialist non-degree program.

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Special Education Early Childhood (PK-5) Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Special education teachers, preschool

8.3%

much faster than the average

23,000

number of jobs

$61,400

potential earnings

Special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

2.9%

slower than the average

193,000

number of jobs

$60,620

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Special Education Deaf Education Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

The Special Education Deaf Education Initial Licensure Preparation program is designed to prepare you for licensure in Ohio, this program provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to teach deaf and hard-of-hearing students. You'll learn to create and implement individualized education plans, use assistive technology and collaborate with families and professionals to create a supportive learning environment.

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Program Information for Special Education Deaf Education Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

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The Special Education Deaf Education Initial Licensure Preparation non-degree program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree and want to teach deaf and hard-of-hearing students, ages 3-21 (pre-kindergarten to grade 12).

Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for an initial teaching license in Special Education Deaf Education (Ohio Intervention Specialist Hearing Impaired), with a license granted by the Ohio Department of Education.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure. Completing a master's degree in special education and the initial licensure requirements will, in most cases, require an additional 15-18 credit hours.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Special Education Deaf Education Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form

Applicants are assessed holistically, considering academic credentials, academic or professional references, non-academic criteria and other specific program criteria.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: July 1
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: December 1
  • Summer Term
    • Priority deadline: April 1

Applications submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of
    1. learner development and individual learning differences;
    2. the learning environment;
    3. curricular content knowledge;
    4. assessment;
    5. instructional planning and strategies; and
    6. professional practice and collaboration.
  2. Demonstrate the dispositions necessary to be a successful special education teacher/professional.
  3. Demonstrate preparation for the profession by successfully completing the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Special Education Assessment.

Coursework

On This Page

Program Requirements

Endorsement Requirements

Prerequisites
ASL 19201
ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I
ASL 19202
ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II
Licensure Requirements (min C/S grade required in all courses)
ASL 29201INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I 3
ASL 29202INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II 3
CI 57501TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN EARLY AND MIDDLE GRADES 3
CI 57504TEACHING READING AND WRITING IN MIDDLE GRADES 3
or CI 67310 THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING
CI 57505INTEGRATED SOCIAL STUDIES AND SCIENCE 3
SPED 23000INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (DIVD) 3
SPED 53010FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION 3
SPED 53030APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS I: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES 3
SPED 53306FUNDAMENTALS OF AUDIOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH HEARING LOSS 3
SPED 53307LISTENING, LANGUAGE AND PHONEMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING LOSS 3
SPED 53309INTRODUCTION TO DEAF STUDIES 3
SPED 53310LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT FOR DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS 3
SPED 53311INSTRUCTION OF DEAF/HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 3
SPED 53313LITERACY ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION FOR DEAF/HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS 6
SPED 53324CURRICULUM METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR DEAF/HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS 3
SPED 58880DEAF EDUCATION TEACHING LABORATORY (taken three times for 3 credit hours total)3
SPED 63392PRACTICUM IN DEAF EDUCATION (taken twice for 2 credit hours total)2
SPED 63992STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 18
SPED 69525INQUIRY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:64
1

Student teaching is taken after completion of all licensure coursework and in conjunction with SPED 69525. Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
  • Successful completion of the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at the Intermediate level (or above) or the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASCPI) at a level of 2 (or above).

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education. Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Special Education Deaf Education Initial Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Special education teachers, all other

8.5%

much faster than the average

36,600

number of jobs

$62,820

potential earnings

Special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

2.9%

slower than the average

193,000

number of jobs

$60,620

potential earnings

Special education teachers, middle school

2.6%

slower than the average

84,700

number of jobs

$61,820

potential earnings

Special education teachers, preschool

8.3%

much faster than the average

23,000

number of jobs

$61,400

potential earnings

Special education teachers, secondary school

3.2%

about as fast as the average

143,000

number of jobs

$62,320

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Special Education Deaf Education Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

The Special Education Deaf Education Additional Licensure Preparation program is designed for educators who already have a teaching license, this program will give you the knowledge and skills you need to work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing. You'll learn about communication strategies, assistive technology and other tools that can help these students succeed in the classroom and beyond.

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Program Information for Special Education Deaf Education Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

Program Description

On This Page

Full Description

This Special Education Deaf Education Additional Licensure Preparation non-degree program prepares teachers with an active teaching license to obtain an additional license in to teach deaf and hard-of-hearing students ages 3-21 (grades preK-12).

Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for the Special Education Deaf Education (Ohio Intervention Specialist Hearing Impaired) licensure, with licenses granted by the Ohio Department of Education.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in obtaining a teaching license and a master's degree from Kent State University must also be fully admitted to a master's degree and complete the prescribed coursework on the master's degree prospectus, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for additional licensure.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Special Education Deaf Education Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
  • Evidence of current Ohio teaching license, either four-year Resident Educator or five-year Professional (no longer required starting with spring 2025 admission term)
  • Starting with spring 2025 admission term: Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of
    1. learner development and individual learning differences;
    2. the learning environment
    3. curricular content knowledge;
    4. assessment;
    5. instructional planning and strategies; and
    6. professional practice and collaboration.
  2. Demonstrate the dispositions necessary to be successful special education teachers/professionals.
  3. Demonstrate preparation for the profession by successfully completing the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Special Education Assessment.

Coursework

On This Page

Program Requirements

Endorsement Requirements

Prerequisites
ASL 19201
ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I
ASL 19202
ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II
Licensure Requirements (min C/S grade required in all courses)
ASL 29201INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I 3
ASL 29202INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II 3
SPED 53010FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION 3
SPED 53030APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS I: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES 3
SPED 53306FUNDAMENTALS OF AUDIOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH HEARING LOSS 3
SPED 53307LISTENING, LANGUAGE AND PHONEMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING LOSS 3
SPED 53309INTRODUCTION TO DEAF STUDIES 3
SPED 53310LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT FOR DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS 3
SPED 53311INSTRUCTION OF DEAF/HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 3
SPED 53313LITERACY ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION FOR DEAF/HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS 6
SPED 53324CURRICULUM METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR DEAF/HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS 3
SPED 58880DEAF EDUCATION TEACHING LABORATORY (taken three times for 3 credit hours total)3
SPED 63392PRACTICUM IN DEAF EDUCATION (taken two times for 2 credit hours total)2
SPED 63992STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 4
Minimum Total Credit Hours:45

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
  • Successful completion of the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at the Intermediate level or above.
  • Additional Coursework: An analysis of additional content-area coursework required at the post-undergraduate level will be completed before entering into the program, and a Plan of Study will be created based on transcript analysis and current licensure requirements by the Ohio Department of Education. A minimum B grade is required in each of these courses. This coursework would be in addition to requirements for the Special Education Deaf-Education non-degree program.

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Special Education Deaf Education Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Special education teachers, all other

8.5%

much faster than the average

36,600

number of jobs

$62,820

potential earnings

Special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

2.9%

slower than the average

193,000

number of jobs

$60,620

potential earnings

Special education teachers, middle school

2.6%

slower than the average

84,700

number of jobs

$61,820

potential earnings

Special education teachers, preschool

8.3%

much faster than the average

23,000

number of jobs

$61,400

potential earnings

Special education teachers, secondary school

3.2%

about as fast as the average

143,000

number of jobs

$62,320

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Early Intervention - Graduate Certificate

The Early Intervention graduate certificate is primarily intended for individuals interested in working with young children ages 0-3 who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities and their families across a variety of settings. The certificate provides skills and competencies specific to contemporary and recommended practices in early intervention that are empirically based, contemporary philosophical orientations about young children and families, supporting families and caregivers to enhance children's growth and development, federal early intervention legislation, teaming with professionals and family members, ethical conduct in all professional activities, advocacy and inclusive practices.

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Program Description

Program Description

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Early Intervention - Graduate Certificate

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Coursework

On This Page

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
SPED 62951EARLY INTERVENTION IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS 3
SPED 63892EARLY INTERVENTION INTERNSHIP 3
SPED 63952FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 3
SPED 63954PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: TEAMING 3
SPED 63955TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN 3
SPED 63956FOUNDATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES 3
SPED 63957ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES 3
SPED 64951DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:24

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Early Intervention - Graduate Certificate

Examples of Possible Careers
  • Developmental Specialist
  • Service Coordinator
  • Early Intervention Provider
  • Early Intervention Evaluator
  • Early Intervention Administrator

Deaf Education Multiple Disabilities - Graduate Certificate

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Coursework

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Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
SPED 53050CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION NEEDS 3
SPED 53051CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH MODERATE/INTENSIVE INTERVENTION NEEDS 3
SPED 53070PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING FOR TRANSITIONS 3
SPED 53080ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 3
SPED 63996INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 11-3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:13-15
1

Credit hours required to be determined with faculty advisor in consideration of previous professional experiences.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
  • Students declared in a doctoral degree should enroll in the doctoral level version of these courses, if offered.
Admissions for Deaf Education Multiple Disabilities - Graduate Certificate

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or current enrollment in a graduate deaf education degree program
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Evidence of a current deaf education teaching license or in the process of completing (concurrently) teaching licensure in deaf education
  • Goal statement and professional objectives
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency requirements - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Deaf Education Multiple Disabilities - Graduate Certificate

Special education teachers, all other

8.5%

much faster than the average

36,600

number of jobs

$62,820

potential earnings

Special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

2.9%

slower than the average

193,000

number of jobs

$60,620

potential earnings

Special education teachers, middle school

2.6%

slower than the average

84,700

number of jobs

$61,820

potential earnings

Special education teachers, preschool

8.3%

much faster than the average

23,000

number of jobs

$61,400

potential earnings

Special education teachers, secondary school

3.2%

about as fast as the average

143,000

number of jobs

$62,320

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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