The theme for all Muskingum College teacher education programs is "Developing teacher-leaders who encourage, equip and empower all students." MAT initial licensure programs are designed to prepare graduates to successfully demonstrate competence on PRAXIS III, the State of Ohio's entry-year teacher performance assessment.

Intervention Specialist: Moderate to Intensive, ages 5-21 (52 credit hours) is a multi-age, special education licensure program that prepares individuals to teach students with moderate to intensive needs.

Professional Education (27 Credit Hours)
EDUC 500 Social Foundations of Learning (3)
EDUC 528 Learning Differences and Exceptionalities (3)
EDUC 536 Family and Community Involvement in Special Education (3)
EDUC 548 Characteristics & Assessment of Students with Moderate to Intensive Needs (3)
EDUC 550 Child, Adolescent and Youth Development (3)
EDUC 555 Proactive Approaches to Classroom Management and Support (3)
EDUC 557 Instructional Services for Students with Moderate to Intensive Disabilities (3)
EDUC 558 Independence Skills for Students with Multiple Disabilities (3)
EDUC 559 Teaching & Supporting Students with Autism and Other Behavioral Disorders (3)

Reading (12 Credit Hours)
EDUC 520 Language, Literacy and Communication (3)
EDUC 521 Phonics and the Reading Process (3)
EDUC 524 Literacy Assessment and Intervention (3)

Communication and Technology (3 Credit Hours)
EDUC 517 Educational Technology (3)
EDUC 526 Functional Communication (3)

Clinical Practice (10 Credit Hours)
EDUC 626 Clinical Practices in Intervention Specialist (8)
EDUC 627.6 Clinical Practice & Professional Portfolio Development Seminar (2)

For a complete listing of MAT requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the Graduate Catalog (pdf).