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Graduate and Adult Learning

Master of Arts Teaching

BLENDED LICENSE: PRIMARY EDUCATION/INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (MILD/MODERATE)
Master of Arts Teaching

ONLINE BLENDED LICENSE: PRIMARY EDUCATION/INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (MILD/MODERATE)

Earn two highly desirable credentials in one integrated route. With ÈËÊÞÐÔ½» University’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) blended license program, you can obtain initial teacher licensure online in both PreK–5 primary education and Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate) K-12 simultaneously, preparing you to teach and support diverse learners.

LICENSE FOCUS & INTEGRATION

This dual license pathway combines competencies in:

  • Early childhood and elementary pedagogy (PreK–5)
  • Special education strategies for students with mild to moderate needs in grades K-12
  • Inclusive classroom practices across primary settings
  • Differentiated instruction, literacy, behavior support, and content methods
  • Collaboration, assessment, and individualized education planning (IEPs)

CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN

Courses

Curriculum (64 Credit Hours)

Professional Education Courses

  • EDUC 500* Social Foundations of Education (3)
  • EDUC 528* Learning Differences & Exceptionalities (3)
  • EDUC 531* Nature & Needs of Students with Disabilities (3)
  • EDUC 532* Differentiation in the Content Areas (3)
  • EDUC 550 Educational Psychology (3)
  • EDUC 555* Proactive Approaches to Classroom Management (3)
  • EDUC 568 Assessment in Education (3)
  • EDUC 569* Intervention Math Methods for Teaching (3)
  • EDUC 570* Professional Practices in Special Education (2)

Primary Education Methodology / Content Methods

  • EDUC 586* Social Studies Methods for Primary (PreK–5) (3)
  • EDUC 588* Science Methods for Primary (PreK–5) (3)
  • EDUC 593* Professional Practices for Primary Education (3)
  • EDUC 594* Creative Classroom: Arts in Primary Education (3)
  • EDUC 599* Math Methods for Primary (PreK–5) (3)

Reading & Literacy Courses

  • EDUC 520* Language, Literacy and Communication (3)
  • EDUC 521 Phonics and the Reading Process (3)
  • EDUC 523* Content Area Literacy (3)
  • EDUC 524* Literacy Assessment and Intervention (3)

Clinical Practice Courses

  • EDUC 623 Early Childhood Clinical Practice (8)
  • EDUC 627 Early Childhood Advanced Methods & Seminar (3)

*Additional field hours are required 

For a complete listing of MAT requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the 

Master's With Five Additional Classes
courses need to add the master’s degree

Core Courses (13 Credit Hours)

  • EDUC 605 Leading and Learning in a Culture of Change (3)
  • EDUC 606 Invitational and Inclusive Education (3)
  • EDUC 608 Critical Pedagogy: The Transformational Educator (1)
  • MOLP 782 Informed Decision Making (3)

Choose One of the Following:

  • EDUC 700 Research Seminar and Project (3)
  • EDUC 710 Practitioner Seminar and Project (3)

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A BLENDED PRIMARY EDUCATION / INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (MILD/MODERATE) LICENSE?

With a Blended Primary Education / Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate) Licensure through the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), you will be prepared to:

  • Teach in PreK–Grade 5 classrooms and support the academic and developmental needs of young learners
  • Provide specialized instruction and interventions for students with mild to moderate disabilities in inclusive or small-group settings
  • Design developmentally appropriate lessons that integrate evidence-based literacy, math, and behavioral supports
  • Use assessment tools and progress monitoring to guide instructional decisions and meet diverse learner needs
  • Collaborate with families, general education teachers, and school support teams to create inclusive learning plans
  • Build positive, supportive classroom environments that promote belonging, independence, and early academic success

CAREER OUTCOMES & ROLES

Graduates of this blended license program may pursue roles such as:

  • Primary Education Teacher (PreK–5) in public, private, or charter school settings
  • Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate) supporting students with learning, behavioral, or developmental needs
  • Inclusive classroom or co-teaching partner in general education environments
  • Reading or academic intervention specialist (early literacy, reading support, or small-group instruction)
  • Special education resource teacher within MTSS or RTI frameworks
  • Coordinator or advisor for early learning programs, family engagement initiatives, or school-based support services
Ready to begin your journey toward becoming a licensed grades 4-9 teacher?
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Contact Information

Dr. Jessica Grubaugh
Director of Graduate Teacher Education Programs
ÈËÊÞÐÔ½» University
260 Stadium Drive
New Concord, OH 43762
PH: 740-826-8470
E-mail: grubaugh@muskingum.edu

 

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