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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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.

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.

American Sign Language/English Interpreting Licensure Preparation (Non-Degree)

The American Sign Language/English Interpreting Licensure Preparation non-degree program prepares students for state licensing eligibility to become educational interpreters for the hearing impaired (birth to age 5). Completion of the prescribed coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for licensure, and licenses are granted by the Ohio Department of Education

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. 

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Deaf Education Multiple Disabilities - Graduate Certificate

The Deaf Education Multiple Disabilities certificate combines coursework from several special education programs. This program is for students enrolled in a deaf education degree program or who have earned teaching licensure in deaf education.

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Behavioral Intervention Specialist - Graduate Certificate

The Behavioral Intervention Specialist graduate certificate is a highly-specialized sequence that imbues the theoretical orientation and practical application of applied behavior analysis.

Autism Spectrum Disorders - Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Certificate Program is an interdisciplinary program between Special Education and Speech Pathology & Audiology.

Addictions Counseling - Graduate Certificate

Looking to become a compassionate and skilled counselor in the field of addiction? Discover how the Addictions Counseling graduate certificate  can help you make a meaningful impact in the lives of those struggling with addiction. This certificate program prepares students with all the requisite training hours for licensure eligibility as a chemical dependency counselor in Ohio, issued by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.