Miami University

A hybrid learning route to special education licensure

The online special education program is designed for teachers with an initial Ohio teaching license who want to earn an additional license as an intervention specialist for students with mild/moderate disabilities.

Program features

• Combines online learning with monthly face-to-face seminars facilitated by university faculty and master teachers.
• Participating teachers earn 24 graduate credits. These credits in combination with a current Ohio teaching license and passage of the PRAXIS II in special education meet Ohio’s requirements for licensure.*
  
  *The State of Ohio requires special educators to have a minimum of 12 credit hours of reading. This program provides 6 credits, so secondary and specialty teachers may need to take an additional 6 credits before qualifying for special education licensure.
• Download a plan of the study course sequence.
• Courses in the special education online program may be applied toward a Master’s Degree in Special Education.
• Admissions to the master’s program is a separate process.
  

For more information

• For information about Miami’s online special education program, contact Paul Terrill, Jr. at 513-529-4146, M-F 7:30 am – 4:30 pm or terrilp@muohio.edu.
• For information on the Ohio licensure process go here.
• Want to know more about special education? Go here.

Occupational Outlook: Special education is a high demand career nationwide

The employment opportunities in special education teaching are expected to grow 21-35% through 2010, an increase of more than 150,000 positions. Go here for more information 

How to apply

To apply for the special education online licensure program, submit the following:

• Completed application form, which you can download here
• Three letters of recommdation
• Graduate School Application
• Personal essay

Send essay and letters of recommendation to:
Jennifer Turner
210 E. Spring Steet
McGuffey Hall, room 201
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio 45056
hillje@muohio.edu

Email or regular mail are both acceptable.

You will receive an email notification when your application file is complete. Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis so you should receive information about your acceptance status within 4-6 weeks.

Questions about the Master’s in Special Education?
Contact: Paul Terrill Jr. at terrilp@muohio.edu or 513-529-4146

The graduate school application is available here.

Financial assistance

• Ohio educators may qualify for a TEAM Scholarship.
  Questions? Contact the Office of Financial Assistance:
  513-529-8734.
• Additional resources are available at: Miami University Office of Financial Assistance.