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Sample Plan of Study

Intervention Specialist

This is a sample plan of study for students beginning at UD in the 2025-26 academic year. This is a recommended course sequence, but your schedule may vary based on previous earned college credits, course availability, advisor recommendations and your personal goals and interests. Please contact your academic advisor if you have any questions.

First Year

Fall SemesteR 

  • EDT 101: Introduction to the University (1 hour)
  • EDT 109: Personal Aspects of Teaching (3 hours)
  • HUM 101: Chaminade Seminar (3 hours)
  • MTH 204: Mathematical Concepts I (3 hours)
  • CAP Natural Science (3 hours)
  • CAP Natural Science Lab (1 hour)

Spring Semester

  • EDT 110: The Profession of Teaching (3 hours)
  • EDT 110L: The Profession of Teaching Lab (0 hours)
  • HUM 102: Marie Thérèse Seminar (3 hours)
  • MTH 205: Mathematical Concepts II (3 hours)
  • CAP Arts (3 hours)
  • CAP Social Science (3 hours)

Second Year

Fall Semester

  • EDT 207: Child and Adolescent in Education (3 hours)
  • EDT 207L: Child and Adolescent in Education Lab (0 hours)
  • EDT 305: Philosophy and History of American Education (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Religion/Faith Traditions (3 hours)
  • ENG 200: Writing Seminar II (3 hours) 
  • Elective (3 hours)

Spring Semester 

  • EDT 341: Language Development, English Language Learners and Emergent Literacy (3 hours)
  • EDT 343: Introduction to Education of Learners with Mild to Moderate Learning Needs (3 hours)
  • EDT 343L: Introduction to Education of Learners with Mild to Moderate Learning Needs Lab (0 hours)
  • EDT 450: Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Fluency (3 hours)
  • EDT 315 or 408: Introduction to Learners with Moderate to Intense Disabilities or Instructional Strategies: Moderate/Intense (3 hours)
  • Elective (3-4 hours)

Third Year

Fall Semester 

  • EDT 338: Teaching, Learning and Management (3 hours)
  • EDT 338L: Teaching, Learning and Management Lab (0 hours)
  • EDT 340: Educating Diverse Student Populations in Inclusive Settings (3 hours)
  • EDT 340L: Educating Diverse Student Populations in Inclusive Settings Laboratory (0 hours)
  • EDT 480: Community Involvement and Transition Readiness (3 hours)
  • EDT 350: Foundations of Literacy through Literature (3 hours)
  • EDT 467: Advanced Phonics and Multisensory Instruction (3 hours)
  • Elective (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • EDT 453: Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Writing across the Content Areas (3 hours)
  • EDT 315 or 408: Introduction to Learners with Moderate to Intense Disabilities or Instructional Strategies: Moderate/Intense (3 hours)
  • EDT 482: Dyslexia Methods Practicum (3 hours)
  • EDT 342: Behavior Management (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced History (3 hours)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

  • EDT 442: Assessment (3 hours)
  • EDT 442L: Intervention Specialist: Assessment Field Internship (0-1 hours)
  • EDT 443: Curriculum (2-3 hours)
  • EDT 454: Methods of Literacy Assessment, Instruction, and Intervention (3 hours)
  • Elective (3 hours)
  • Elective (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • EDT 476: Student Teaching- Intervention Specialist (12 hours)
  • EDT 483: Middle Childhood/Intervention Specialist Capstone Seminar (3 hours)