Overview

Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by majoring in special education at The University of Toledo. Our intervention specialists become classroom teachers in grades K-12.

The Special Education Intervention Specialist - Grades K-12 program of The University of Toledo combines in-depth training in research-based, special education practices with in-classroom teaching experiences. UToledo’s urban setting allows our students to be exposed to a range of disabilities and classrooms.

Undergraduates who earn their intervention specialist licenses work with students who have:

Mild to moderate disabilities — cognitive impairments, specific learning disabilities, challenging behaviors and more

Moderate to intensive disabilities — physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, autism, significant emotional/behavioral issues and more

Special Education Intervention Specialist - Grades K-12 Bachelor's Degree Highlights

Quality field placements. The Judith Herb College of Education gives students four field placements in various settings and schools. This makes them better prepared for teaching in the classroom.

Service learning. UToledo provides the opportunity to work directly with special needs students beginning your freshman year through various programs on the UToledo campus — Toledo Transitions and Project SEARCH. Many students also apply to work with children of military families around the world through Camp Adventure.

State-of-the-art technology/curriculum resource center. Experts at the Carver Resource Center in the Judith Herb College of Education offer students training in educational technology and provide classroom resources for field experiences.

Accreditation. UToledo’s special education program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. The intervention specialist (special education) licensure programs are nationally recognized by the International Council for Exceptional Children and approved by the Ohio Department of Education.

Career Opportunities

During the past five years, 96% of undergraduates completing the intervention specialist bachelor’s degree obtained employment after graduation.

Most students find jobs teaching students with special needs in public K-12, private, charter and specialty schools (i.e. schools for students with autism).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Studies

Multimedia in Ed. Environments

Special Education Perspectives

Foreign Language

Language Arts

Natural Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toledo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

2.7 GPA or 21 ACT/1060 SAT

Official transcripts/certificates from each year of all secondary/high schools attended

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21519 USD / year

≈ 21519 USD / year
Out-of-State

19953 USD / year

≈ 19953 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10593 USD / year

≈ 10593 USD / year

Living costs

Toledo

United States

893 - 1473 USD / month

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Special Education Intervention Specialist - Grades K-12 Bachelor's Degree Highlights

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Toledo

Funding

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