MVNU now offers a master's degree program leading to Ohio licensure as an Intervention Specialist for Mild/Moderate Disabilities. The Intervention Specialist (IS) program is specifically designed to meet the needs of:

• Teachers with an interest in and commitment to serving pupils with disabilities.
• Licensed Early Childhood Education, Middle Childhood Education, or Adolescent Young Adult teachers who wish to enhance their credentials to include Intervention Specialist licensure and a Master's degree.
• Educators serving pupils with disabilities on a temporary or alternative special education license who wish to gain credentials needed to improve their employment options.

The IS program course work includes:

• Classroom instruction with 25 credit hours taught once a week (4-hour class).
• Eleven credit hours of field and clinical experience providing students with confidence to serve this special population of students.
• Completion of licensure requirements in two years or less.
• Course guides, notebook computer and textbooks are included in program fees and delivered to MVNU sites.
• Qualified faculty with a depth of experience in serving students with disabilities.
• A supportive, intentionally Christian learning environment.
• Being part of a cohort that supports and maximizes learning.
• Assistance with financial aid to make your degree affordable for you.

Time Commitment

The ISP program is a blend of classroom and field experience that will provide candidates with the knowledge and confidence to serve the special population of students with mild/moderate disabilities. Classroom instruction is offered one night a week for four hours in a supportive cohort group at MVNU sites.

The field and clinical experiences are scheduled individually during the day and provide the candidate with actual classroom experiences necessary to become a highly qualified intervention specialist teacher. Clinical and field experience courses include the following:

• ISP6001 Individual Learning Differences Field Experiences - 60 clock hours
• ISP6021 Individualized Instructional Strategies Field Experience - 60 clock hours
• ISP6032 Extended Field Experience for Exceptional Learners - 120 clock hours
• ISP6051 Consultation and Collaboration Field Experience - 60 clock hours
• ISP6066 Advanced Practicum - full-time 10 week field experience.

See the course list for descriptions of each class.