Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education - Primary Intervention Specialist (PK-5)

Kent State University

The Primary Intervention Specialist (PK-5) concentration prepares candidates to work with children and students with diverse learning abilities in a variety of special education settings, from pre-kindergarten through grade 5. Teacher candidates in this concentration progress through highly structured coursework and extensive field experiences to learn evidence-based and recommended practices, to team effectively with variety of professionals, to teach academic, social adaptive and self-determination skills, and to work in partnership with families. Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for an initial teaching license in Ohio Primary Intervention Specialist (PK-5), which is granted by the Ohio State Board of Education.

College of Education, Health and Human Services