Intervention Specialist (Special Education)

From year one, undergraduate students are in one of our partnering local schools, logging observation hours as part of their coursework and exposure to the profession of teaching. Field-based experience continues during years two and three. The field experiences in the first 3 years gives students well over 100 hours of learning in the field. Student teaching (internship) takes place during year four, which is over 600 hours in a gradual release model.

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about intervention specialist education, including degree requirements, course descriptions and a sample plan of study.

Many students choose the intervention specialist program because they personally benefitted from these services while in school; they are close to someone else who did; or they are motivated by equity and inclusion, ensuring all children have access to an education where they can learn and thrive.

The program offers flexibility to add additional credentials to your teaching license, allowing you to enhance your expertise and resume. Many students choose to minor in disability studies or social work or add a certificate in dyslexia.

Your education includes on-campus lecture-style courses combined with hands-on application alongside your peers.

Classroom observation and field experience begin during year one and continue during years two and three. During year four, you'll participate in student teaching. This full-time teaching experience includes supervision and evaluation to assist you in your continued growth and development as an educator.

By the time you graduate, you'll have 800+ hours of experience in local schools — double the State of Ohio's minimum requirement.

UD's intervention specialist program is Nationally Recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

Ready to take the next step? Explore admission options or schedule an academic visit to learn more about the intervention specialist degree at UD.

Additional Teacher Education Programs

• Adolescence to Young Adult Education (B.S.E.)
• Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy (B.S.E.)
• Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5 Education (B.S.E.)
• Secondary Catholic Religion Education (B.S.E.)
• World Language Education - Multi-Age P-12 (B.S.E.)
• Catholic Education (Undergraduate Certificate)
• Dyslexia (Undergraduate Certificate)
• Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy (Undergraduate Certificate)
• Infant and Toddler Specialist (Undergraduate Certificate)
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Undergraduate Certificate)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Undergraduate Certificate)
• Urban Teacher Academy (Undergraduate Certificate)
• Adolescence to Young Adult Education (Graduate Certificate)
• Dyslexia (Graduate Certificate)
• Infant and Toddler Specialist (Graduate Certificate)
• Reading Preparation (Graduate Certificate)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Graduate Certificate)
• Early Childhood Generalist Preparation (Graduate Endorsement)
• P-12 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Graduate Endorsement)

Related Programs

• Disability Studies (Minor)
• Social Work (Minor)
• Educational Leadership: Literacy (M.S.E.)
• Human Services (M.S.E.)
• School Counseling (M.S.E.)
• School Psychology (M.S.E., Ed.S.)
• Principal Preparation (Graduate Certificate)
• School Counseling (Graduate Certificate)
• Superintendent Preparation (Graduate Certificate)
• Discover Teacher Education

Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. And with high graduation and success rates, UD is an excellent value.

To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time student work are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.