Special Education
Become an expert in teaching students with learning disabilities. Make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Special Education, Special Education Interventionist Concentration, M.Ed.
An intervention specialist is specifically trained and certified to teach students with learning disabilities that affect their academic success in general education content. Intervention specialists are knowledgeable about the general education curriculum, modified curricula, and intervention strategies to support instruction in academics and behavior. They know the content of each learner's special education program and make accommodations and modifications to provide access to educational content, instruction, and assessments. Intervention specialists may collaboratively plan with general education teachers and collaboratively implement accommodations for students with disabilities. Intervention specialists and general education teachers often teach together, and this is referred to as co-teaching.
Applicants who currently hold an initial teaching license in SPED Interventionist may apply for admission to the M.Ed. in Special Education Interventionist program. Persons licensed in other areas may take graduate level courses for an add-on endorsement in either K-8 or 6-12 Interventionist licensure. Applicants who do not have a current teaching license must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and must meet all initial licensure clinical practice program requirements, including a semester of residency.
News Briefs
MTSU’s College of Education awarded over $8.5M for early childhood development program
Middle Tennessee State University’s Early Learning Programs, supported by the College of Education, recently received over $8.5 million in state funds over the next five years to provide early intervention services to families of children from birth to age 5 with identified special needs.[ Read More ]
MTSU special educator named Teacher of Year by Christian education foundation
Special education teacher and College of Education alumnus Marshall Ellson did not know at first that his school administrators had nominated him for the Herzog Foundation Christian Teacher of the Year award. “Our head of school let me know,” said Ellson who works as director of academic support and K-12 analytics at Westminster Christian Academy in Huntsville, Alabama. “I felt honored because I have high regard [ Read More ]
News Briefs
MTSU’s College of Education awarded over $8.5M for early childhood development program
Middle Tennessee State University’s Early Learning Programs, supported by the College of Education, recently received over $8.5 million in state funds over the next five years to provide early intervention services to families of children from birth to age 5 with identified special needs.[ Read More ]
MTSU special educator named Teacher of Year by Christian education foundation
Special education teacher and College of Education alumnus Marshall Ellson did not know at first that his school administrators had nominated him for the Herzog Foundation Christian Teacher of the Year award. “Our head of school let me know,” said Ellson who works as director of academic support and K-12 analytics at Westminster Christian Academy in Huntsville, Alabama. “I felt honored because I have high regard [ Read More ]
Special Education, Special Education Interventionist Concentration, M.Ed.
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MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake.
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Professional Licensure Disclosure
MTSU discloses that the Master of Education (MED) in Special Education, Special Education Interventionist is a teacher licensure preparation program accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Tennessee Department of Education. Admission to a teacher licensure preparation program does not guarantee that students will obtain a teacher license. Successful completion of this program meets the educational requirements to apply for a practitioner teacher licensure in Tennessee.
The MED Special Education, Special Education Interventionist disclosure provided on MTSU’s professional licensure disclosure website indicates the states and territories where MTSU has determined, through reasonable and good faith effort, that the program does or does not meet the educational requirements for other US states and territories. Licensing authorities for each state set and enforce their own requirements and standards, which are subject to change. Current and prospective students not located in Tennessee or who plan to seek licensure or certification outside the state of Tennessee should contact the appropriate state licensing agency or board and discuss their plans with an advisor and the MTSU Office of Teacher Licensure before enrolling in the program to ensure they have the most up-to-date information and guidance regarding licensure requirements.
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