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About the Program

The Special Education: Mild & Intense Intervention K-6 program links courses with field experiences in partner school and non-school settings. Particular attention is given to specialized skills to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities – serving students in various school and community settings; developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); engaging in data-driven decision making; and developing instructional, material, and environmental modifications. All these competencies are beyond the knowledge required for general educators.

A Special Education K-6 graduate is qualified to teach children with or at risk for disability who require mild to intense supports from kindergarten through grade6 levels, K-6. Graduates are prepared to support students across a continuum of placements and to collaborate with a variety of professionals to meet the needs of students. The Special Education K-6 Plan of Study outlines the required courses to complete the degree for licensure.

For more information about the degree program, visit the COE Office of Advising and Recruiting. For teacher licensure information, visit the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure.

Plan of Study

To view a detailed Plan of Study for Special Education: Mild & Intense Intervention K-6, BA degree, please visit the Purdue University Course Catalog.

Transfer Information

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.