Special Education Teacher Preparation at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Special Education program prepares future special education teachers, intervention specialists and leaders in the field to support exceptional learners at every stage of development. Whether you're pursuing a bachelor's degree in special education, a master's degree, or Ohio intervention specialist licensure, our programs combine hands-on classroom experience with research-driven teaching practice, preparing you to make a lasting difference for children and families across Ohio and beyond.
Our Programs
From your first education course to a doctoral degree, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì offers a complete path into special education — undergraduate, graduate, licensure, and certificate programs designed around Ohio's teaching requirements.
Bachelor's Degree in Special Education
Prepare to become a licensed special education teacher, ready to support students with mild to intensive needs.
Graduate Degrees
Advance your career or pursue research and leadership roles in special education at the master's or doctoral level.
Licensure & Endorsements
Earn Ohio's core intervention specialist credential, or add an endorsement to support transition-age or early-intervention students.
Graduate Certificates
Add a focused specialization without committing to a full degree program.
Accredited, Respected, Proven
The Special Education program is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and has a national and statewide reputation for excellence in professional preparation, research, and service to children and families.
Why Special Education?
Special education teachers and intervention specialists are among the most in-demand educators in Ohio and nationally. A degree in special education opens doors to classroom teaching, behavioral intervention, early childhood intervention, and leadership roles supporting students with disabilities — with strong job placement and a direct, lasting impact on children and families.
Learn ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì the Special Education Program