Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

5610: Special Education
Intervention Specialist for Mild/Moderate
Educational Needs
Prior to admission into Special Education, you must complete the required General
Education courses listed. These General Education requirements provide
Intervention Specialist Education majors with the breadth of knowledge they will
need to make decisions while teaching children with exceptionalities. Other admission
requirements are outlined on the program application form.
To meet the needs of children with exceptionalities, the College of Education
offers three licensure options as follows: Intervention Specialist Early Childhood
(P-3), Intervention Specialist Mild to Moderate (K-12), and Intervention Specialist
Moderate to Intensive (K-12). These programs prepare education students to
work effectively with pupils who experience physical, learning, and/or emotional
differences. Graduates of these programs are trained to put theory into practice
by instructing special classes, instructing integrated units, conducting tutoring services,
and providing support for general classroom teachers. For specific program
and licensure requirements, student should contact a Pre-Admission Advisor in
Zook Hall 228, (330) 972-6970.
Requirements for Admission to Special Education
The following is a list of General Education courses that must be taken by every
applicant.
• General Education — 45 credits
English Composition Component: Credits
3300:111 English Composition I 4
3300:112 English Composition II 3
Mathematics Component:
3450:145 College Algebra 4
Natural Science Component:
3150:110 General, Organic & Biochemistry I* 4
3100:265 Introduction to Human Physiology* 4
Oral Communication Requirement:
7600:105 Introduction to Public Speaking *
or
7600:106 Effective Oral Communication* 3
Physical Education Component:
5550:211 First Aid & CPR 2
Social Science Component:
3850:100 Introduction to Sociology* 4
3750:100 Introduction to Psychology* 3
Humanities Component:
3400:210 Humanities in Western Tradition 4
7100:210 Visual Arts Awareness
or
7500:201 Exploring Music: Bach to Rock 3
Plus one other Humanities course
see General Education options 3
Area Studies/Cultural Diversity Component:
see General Education options
• Teacher Education Core — 21 credits
4
5100:210 Characteristics of Learners 3
5100:211 Teaching & Learning Strategies 3
5100:410 Professional Issues in Education 3
5500:310 Instructional Design 3
5500:311 Instructional Resources 3
5500:320 Diversity in Learners 3
5500:330 Classroom Management 3
* Required for admission to the College of Education. Total of 29 credits.
College of Education 2005-2006 135
• Special Education Core — 46 credits Credits
5200:480 Teaching Math to Elementary/Middle School Children 3
5500:245 Understanding Literacy Development and Phonics 3
5500:286 Teaching Multiple Texts Through Genre 3
5500:440 Developmental Reading in the Content Area 3
5500:445 Evaluating Language Literacy 3
5610:100 Orientation to Intervention Specialist Programs 0
5610:403 Student Teaching Colloquium 1
5610:440 Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional Individuals 3
5610:450 Special Education Programming: Early Childhood 3
5610:452 Special Education Programming: Secondary/Transition 3
5610:459 Collaboration & Consultation in Schools and Community 3
5610:460 Family Dynamics & Communications 3
5610:463 Assessment in Special Education 3
5610:467 Management Strategies in SpEd 3
5610:470 Clinical Practicum in Special Education 3
7400:265 Child Development 3
7700:430 Aspects of Normal Language Development 3
• Specialization — 20 credits
5610:447 Developmental Characteristics of Individuals with Mild/Moderate 4
Educational Needs
5610:451 Special Education Programming: Mild/Moderate I 4
5610:457 Special Education Programming: Mild/Moderate II 4
5610:486 Student Teaching: Mild/Moderate 8
Intervention Specialist for Moderate/Intensive
Educational Needs
This program is designed to meet the standards for the State of Ohio teaching
license for Intervention Specialist for Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs.
Students completing this program will be prepared to work as an Intervention
Specialist with students who have moderate/intensive educational needs. The
program consists of 45 hours of General Education requirements, 21 hours of
Teaching Education core requirements, 46 hours of Special Education core
requirements and 23 hours of Intervention Specialist for Mild/Moderate
Educational Needs program requirements. The total program requires 135 hours;
there are no elective hours in the program.
• General Education — 45 credits:
English Composition component:
3300:111 English Composition I** 4
3300:112 English Composition II 3
Mathematics component:
3450:145 College Algebra** 4
Natural Science Component:
3150:110 General, Organic & Biochemistry I * 4
3100:265 Introduction to Human Physiology* 4
Oral Communication Requirement:
7600:105 Introduction to Public Speaking*
or
3
7600:106 Effective Oral Communication 3
Physical Education Component:
5550:211 First Aid & CPR 2
Social Science Component:
3850:100 Introduction to Sociology * 4
3750:100 Introduction to Psychology * 3
Humanities Component:
3400:210 Humanities in Western Tradition 4
7100:210 Visual Arts Awareness
or
3
7500:201 Exploring Music: Bach to Rock
Plus one other Humanities course
3
See General Education under University College for options 3
Area Studies/Cultural DIversity component:
See General Education under University College for options 4
• Teacher Education Core — 21 credits:
5100:210 Characteristics of Learners 3
5100:211 Teaching and Learning Strategies 3
5100:410 Professional Issues in Education 3
5500:310 Instructional Design 3
5500:311 Instructional Resources 3
5500:320 Diversity in Learners 3
5500:330 Classroom Management 3
** Those receiving less than a “B” must take the PRAXIS I and pass for admission.
* Required for admission to the College of Education. Total of 29 credits.