Bluffton University

Prepare to teach students with mild to moderate education needs with an intervention specialist K-12 mild/moderate education needs license. 

Complete online courses toward an intervention specialist licensure in one year. Experiential learning hours may be completed in your own classroom or school.

• Prepare educators to teach students with mild to moderate education needs
• Combination of online and video-conference classes
• Upon program completion, pass the appropriate state required exam and apply to the state for the intervention specialist license
• Prerequisite: introductory course in intervention specialist
• Finish in 23 semester hours

This concentration can be completed as part of the MAEd degree or by itself to earn an intervention specialist K-12 mild/moderate education needs license.

Prepare to lead schools and support student success with an administrative licensure pathway designed for practicing educators ready to move into leadership roles.

Complete flexible coursework toward administrative licensure while continuing to work in your current school or district. Field and experiential hours may be completed in your own classroom, school or educational setting.

• Prepare educators for roles as principals, assistant principals and instructional leaders
• Flexible format designed for working teachers and education professionals
• Combination of online and video-conference classes
• Apply leadership theory through real-world field experiences in your school setting
• Upon program completion, pass the appropriate state-required exam and apply for administrative licensure
• Prerequisite: valid teaching license and eligibility for graduate-level education coursework
• Designed to be completed alongside the MAEd or as a stand-alone licensure pathway (if applicable)

This pathway can be completed as part of the Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) degree or as a licensure-only option for educators seeking principal or administrative credentials.

To be admitted to the MAEd program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Additional admission considerations may include minimum GPA requirements, professional experience in education, and eligibility for licensure pathways if applicable. Specific requirements may vary by concentration or licensure track.

Courses are offered in flexible formats designed for working educators, including online and synchronous video-conference classes. Program length varies by concentration, but many students can complete the M.A.Ed. in approximately one to two years depending on course load and selected licensure pathway.

Students should have regular access to a reliable computer, high-speed internet connection, webcam and word processing software. A quiet space for participating in synchronous online classes is also recommended. Campus technology resources may be available if needed.

The M.A.Ed. program can be completed from anywhere with a consistent internet connection. Courses are delivered through online and virtual classroom formats, making the program accessible for educators across Ohio and beyond.

Bluffton’s education department is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the State Department of Education of Ohio for the preparation of teachers at the initial and advanced levels in the regular academic fields and in specialized fields. In fall 2018, Bluffton received full accreditation with no areas for improvement or stipulations cited.

Our master's program admissions counselor can explain the application in more detail, but in summary, you submit:

• Completed application
• Official transcript from the institution granting the bachelor's degree
• Statement of purpose
• Current resume