The BA in Intervention Specialist Education from the University of Mount Union is designed for aspiring educators committed to supporting diverse learners. As a CAEP-accredited program, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of learner characteristics, classroom settings, and community contexts, preparing you for meaningful careers in education. This degree equips you with the essential knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become an effective and caring teacher, fostering lifelong learning and reflective practice in an ever-changing educational landscape. You will explore key areas such as literacy and legal issues in special education.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate program spans four years, offering you extensive hands-on clinical experiences and in-depth coursework. You will work alongside faculty and gain practical planning skills for both individual and group student needs. By choosing an area of focus, such as early childhood intervention specialist or mild/moderate intervention specialist, you will tailor your studies towards a specific licensure. You will graduate prepared to obtain a license in teaching learners with special education needs, opening doors to rewarding career pathways.