Major code BS6317

Patton College of Education
Department of Teacher Education  
McCracken Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593-4400
Fax: 740.593.0477
https://www.ohio.edu/education/teacher-ed/special-ed

Jen Newton, contact person

newtonj@ohio.edu

Program Overview

To receive a B.S.Ed. in Special Education and licensure as an Intervention Specialist, you must complete one of the professional preparation programs for teaching students with special needs and receive passing scores on the relevant Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) and a Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA). Students should also use the four-year plan on the program website and/or consult with their advisor about scheduling as early as possible. Moderate to Intensive majors are advised to complete content courses in science, and/or social studies, and/or mathematics to pass the Middle Childhood OAE content tests in addition to the reading OAE to have HQT areas upon graduation.  All licensure programs are subject to any changes in requirements as set forth by the Ohio Educator Licensure Board.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

As with all majors in Education, candidates must meet the requirements for Teacher Candidacy. In addition, those wishing to enter Special Education programs must also submit an application for admission in Special Education during Fall semester of the sophomore year and be accepted and eligible (meet all requisites) for entry into their junior year Special Education Block 2 courses.

Enrollment in these programs is limited to promote quality instruction, appropriate field placement, and effective advising. The admission process for Special Education includes application for admission to Teacher Candidacy, review of your academic record, (minimum GPA 3.0) and dispositions, and your professional statement. Admission applications are available on the Web and should be submitted online. The application deadline is posted on the e-News and is typically one month prior to priority registration week. 

Admission to Teacher Candidacy

Candidates must be admitted to Teacher Candidacy before taking any education courses numbered 2000 and above. (Exception EDCT 2030)

Generally, candidates apply for admission to Teacher Candidacy during the second semester of your first year. 

Requirements

These requirements are subject to change.

1. Completion of 30 semester credit hours with cumulative GPA of 3.00. 
2. Completion of the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course:
   1. Tier I Math course (1M) with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
   2. Tier I Freshman Composition course (1E) with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
   3. EDTE 1000  - Introduction to Teacher Education with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
   4. PSY 1010  - General Psychology with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
3. Satisfactory test score (only passing scores on one assessment required)
   1. PRAXIS CORE (Academic Skills for Educators) Test.
      • Reading: 156
      • Math: 150
      • Writing: 162
   2. ACT: 21 (comp)
   3. SAT
      • 990 (taken before March 2016)
      • 1070 (taken after March 2016)
4. Submission of the results of a background check through BCI & FBI. Ohio Revised Code: 3319.291D
5. New Transfer Students: Transfer CUM GPA may be considered towards Teacher Candidacy.

Admission to Advanced Standing

Candidates must be admitted to Advanced Standing before taking any education courses numbered 3000 or above. Candidates must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75, as well as a 2.75 GPA in each teaching field for which licensure is sought to continue to take education courses numbered 3000 or above. Methods courses can be taken no more than twice. Failure to obtain a satisfactory grade can result in dismissal from the program.

Generally, candidates apply for Advanced Standing in Teacher Candidacy at the end of the second semester of the sophomore year. 

These requirements are subject to change.

1. General requirements
   1. Completion of 60 semester hours of credit with an overall GPA of 2.75.
   2. Cumulative GPA of 2.75 in each teaching field for which a licensure is sought.
   3. Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of C in each:
      1. EDTE 2000 
      2. EDTE 2010 
      3. EDTE 2020 
   4. Submission of the results of a background check through BCI & FBI. Ohio Revised Code: 3319.291D

Change of Program Policy

For information about a change of major, please contact the Office of Student Affairs, McCracken Hall.

External Transfer Admission

For information about admission to the program as a transfer student from another institution please contact the Office of Student Affairs, McCracken Hall.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program and passing scores on the state licensing exams, individuals are eligible to hold K-12 public school teaching positions as an intervention specialist. Further, many individuals are qualified to work in agencies serving families, young children and those who provide services to adults with disabilities.

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