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Special Education: Mild & Intense Intervention K-6

Purdue University in West Lafayette

There is currently a severe shortage of qualified teachers in special education.

A degree in special education enables you to meet the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. Special education majors are eligible for dual licensure in the areas of special education: mild intervention and intense intervention, which enables them to serve children who experience mild to severe emotional, learning, or intellectual disabilities in kindergarten through grade 6.

During this program, you will learn to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), use assistive technology and develop instructional material and environmental modifications — all essential elements for teaching individuals with diverse needs.

Students who successfully complete all requirements of a teacher preparation program that is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Indiana Department of Education are eligible for licensure in the state of Indiana. Purdue has interstate licensing agreements with the other 49 U.S. states which means graduates will be able to teach in Indiana and any other state in the country.

Once licensed, a special education graduate is qualified to teach children who experience mild to severe emotional, learning, or intellectual disabilities, including children on the autism spectrum in kindergarten through grade 6 in a public, private, or independent school.

Plan of Study

Special Education: Mild & Intense Intervention K-6 Webpage

Transfer to Special Education: Mild & Intense Intervention K-6

Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue's overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.

Minimum GPA: 2.8


Contact Information

College of Education, Office of Advising and Recruiting
(765) 494-2345
education-advising@purdue.edu

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Careers in Special Education: Mild & Intense Intervention K-6

  •   Teacher
  •   Community Family Services Coordinator
  •   Educational Interventionist
  •   School Curriculum Coordinator
  •   Graduate or Professional School

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