The Early Intervention minor provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to support children with disabilities and their families. Through a combination of coursework and hands-on experiences, you'll learn how to identify and address developmental delays, collaborate with families and professionals and promote positive outcomes for children in diverse settings.
The Autism Spectrum Disorders offers comprehensive training to help you understand and support individuals with ASD. You'll gain knowledge in behavioral analysis, communication and intervention strategies.
The Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education prepares you for a career in teaching and advocating for students with exceptionalities. Choose between three concentrations: Deaf Education, Mild to Intensive Dual Licensure, or Disability Services.
RSVP by March 15 to See Our New Space!The School of Peace and Conflict Studies (SPCS) is excited to unveil its new space in McGilvrey Hall. The event is hosted by the SPCS, and we will be joined by world-renowned scholar Roger Mac Ginty, Ph.D., the new Peace and Conflict Studies Alumni Group and friends of the SPCS. Refreshments will be provided, and you will have an opportunity to take a tour of the new space.When: Wednesday, March 20 | 5:30-7 p.m.Where: McGilvrey Hall, Room 113325 S. Lincoln St., Kent, OH 44242Cost: FreeRegister NowThe deadline to register is March 15.Support Stu...
Transition-to-Work Endorsement (TTW) is designed for teachers licensed as an intervention specialist by the ODE and vocational educators. The coursework prepares students to assists youth through their transition process from school settings into work settings. The roles of the individuals with the TTW endorsement may include Vocational Special Educator, Option IV Coordinator, and Work Study Coordinator.
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).
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.
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).
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 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.
