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Master of Science in Education – Special Education – Intervention Specialist Mild - Moderate Disabilities online
Learn to nurture the abilities of exceptional students.
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Program Overview
Find out why our online M.S.Ed. – Special Education – Intervention Specialist – Mild and Moderate Disabilities stands out
The Master of Science in Education – Special Education – Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities online program is designed to give educators the specialized knowledge and skills they need to teach children with limited special educational needs in grades K-12.
In this 100 percent online education program, you will study the characteristics and behaviors of exceptional individuals, including those with learning, developmental and emotional disabilities, and learn the best strategies to improve their transition from school to adult life. You will also learn how to use rigorous standards to plan, accommodate and assess curricula across content areas to meet the academic needs of all learners.
This online mild and moderate disabilities education program meets the standards of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Learn from our accomplished practitioner faculty and gain the support and tools you need to prepare for new career opportunities. No teaching license is required to enter this program. For those seeking a teaching license, this program neither prepares the student for nor fulfills the requirements necessary to receive a teaching license.
The educator preparation programs at Youngstown State University meet rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). For more information, contact CAEP by mail at 1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 or by phone at 202-223-0077.
Have questions or need more information about our online programs?
In this mild and moderate disabilities program, you will learn to:
- Analyze learners to determine unique needs using the principles and theories of human development
- Prioritize areas of the general curriculum and provide accommodations for individuals with exceptional learning needs
- Individualize instruction to meet the unique learning, communication, social and behavioral needs of exceptional students
- Develop and use appropriate technology adaptations for individuals with exceptional learning needs
- Demonstrate appropriate classroom management strategies
- Use formal and informal assessment to evaluate the progress of individuals with exceptional learning needs
- Write, monitor and adjust IEP goals to inform academic and behavior-related goals
- Use research to inform classroom practices
- Analyze learners to determine unique needs using the principles and theories of human development
- Prioritize areas of the general curriculum and provide accommodations for individuals with exceptional learning needs
- Individualize instruction to meet the unique learning, communication, social and behavioral needs of exceptional students
- Develop and use appropriate technology adaptations for individuals with exceptional learning needs
- Demonstrate appropriate classroom management strategies
- Use formal and informal assessment to evaluate the progress of individuals with exceptional learning needs
- Write, monitor and adjust IEP goals to inform academic and behavior-related goals
- Use research to inform classroom practices
- Analyze learners to determine unique needs using the principles and theories of human development
- Prioritize areas of the general curriculum and provide accommodations for individuals with exceptional learning needs
- Individualize instruction to meet the unique learning, communication, social and behavioral needs of exceptional students
- Develop and use appropriate technology adaptations for individuals with exceptional learning needs
- Demonstrate appropriate classroom management strategies
- Use formal and informal assessment to evaluate the progress of individuals with exceptional learning needs
- Write, monitor and adjust IEP goals to inform academic and behavior-related goals
- Use research to inform classroom practices
This online intervention specialist degree program prepares graduates for a variety of elevated roles, including:
- Special Education Teacher
- Resource Teacher
- Intervention Specialist
- Exceptional Student Education Teacher
- Special Education Service & Support Administrator
- Emotional Disabilities Teacher
In this mild and moderate disabilities program, you will learn to:
- Analyze learners to determine unique needs using the principles and theories of human development
- Prioritize areas of the general curriculum and provide accommodations for individuals with exceptional learning needs
- Individualize instruction to meet the unique learning, communication, social and behavioral needs of exceptional students
- Develop and use appropriate technology adaptations for individuals with exceptional learning needs
- Demonstrate appropriate classroom management strategies
- Use formal and informal assessment to evaluate the progress of individuals with exceptional learning needs
- Write, monitor and adjust IEP goals to inform academic and behavior-related goals
- Use research to inform classroom practices
- Analyze learners to determine unique needs using the principles and theories of human development
- Prioritize areas of the general curriculum and provide accommodations for individuals with exceptional learning needs
- Individualize instruction to meet the unique learning, communication, social and behavioral needs of exceptional students
- Develop and use appropriate technology adaptations for individuals with exceptional learning needs
- Demonstrate appropriate classroom management strategies
- Use formal and informal assessment to evaluate the progress of individuals with exceptional learning needs
- Write, monitor and adjust IEP goals to inform academic and behavior-related goals
- Use research to inform classroom practices
- Special Education Teacher
- Resource Teacher
- Intervention Specialist
- Exceptional Student Education Teacher
- Special Education Service & Support Administrator
- Emotional Disabilities Teacher
Have questions or need more information about our online programs?
Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
YSU offers students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition.
Tuition breakdown:
*In-state tuition.
Note: No payment plans are available for accelerated online students.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program | |||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
M.S.Ed. Special Ed – Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities | $415 | $420 | $1,245 | $1,260 | $12,450 | $12,600 |
Additional Fees
Application: $45 (waived if you are an active/veteran military member)
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). YSU's Federal School Code is 003145.
Contact Us
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships1 Tressel Way
Meshel Hall, 203
Youngstown, OH 44555
Phone: 330-941-3505
Fax: 330.941.1659
Email: [email protected]
Calendar
View Youngstown State's online program dates and deadlines
At YSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year, so you never have to wait long to get started on your online intervention specialist degree. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
First Starts | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
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Spring 1 | 1/6/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/23/24 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 2/16/25 |
Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/7/25 | 4/20/25 |
Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/22/25 |
Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/27/25 | 8/9/25 |
Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/22/25 | 10/12/25 |
Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/15/25 | 10/17/25 | 12/7/25 |
Ready to take the next step toward earning your degree online from YSU?
Admissions
Check requirements for this online intervention specialist program
YSU's online M.S.Ed. programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Note: A teaching certificate is not required for admission.
(Prospective students who do not work at a public school requiring a teaching
license can enter the program.) For those seeking a teaching license, this
program neither prepares the student for nor fulfills the requirements
necessary to receive a teaching license.
- Complete online application for admission
- Pay $45 application fee ($90 International). Waived for active/veteran military members or for applicants who have attended the College of Graduate Studies in the past.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Names and contact information for 3 professional references (in online application)
- Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from regionally accredited institutions
- Submit official scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (waived for applicants who have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher)
Transcripts must be mailed from the granting institution or sent electronically through a secured server vendor.
Mailing Address:
YSU College of Graduate Studies1 Tressel Way
Coffelt Hall
Youngstown, OH 44555
Email Address:
[email protected]
Courses
Explore what you'll learn in these online special education classes
For the Master of Science in Education – Special Education – Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities online, you are required to take 10 courses for a total of 30 credit hours.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply different types of reflection throughout the action research process.
- Align action research studies with personal goals and values.
- Articulate research questions that are action-oriented and outcome-based and seek support for this using AI.
- Evaluate and synthesize published research to inform practice, with the support of an AI.
- Write an action research proposal that can provide a positive intervention in a school setting, including urban and/or rural settings.
- Follow ethical guidelines in action research studies.
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