The Primary (P-5) Educator will prepare candidates to work with all children between the ages of 3 through 10 (Prekindergarten to grade 5), and with their families, other professionals, and representatives from community agencies. Students have the opportunity to  participate in the double licensure degree which qualifies graduates to teach all students in Pre-K-5 classrooms, including those with special education needs, as well as students with specials needs in grades 6-12. Mount St. Joseph University will offer the first double licensure in special education K-12 (mild to moderate and moderate to intense) and primary education P-5 in the state of Ohio.

Through this all-encompassing Double Licensure in Primary and Special Education degree, graduates are prepared with the opportunity for the following licensures:

  • Primary (preK-5),
  • Mild/Moderate Needs(K-12) Intervention Specialist,
  • and Moderate/Intensive Needs (K-12) Intervention Specialist.

Students will develop the knowledge and skills to design and adapt curriculum in order to modify and accommodate for the needs of all learners in the classroom.

BE THE CHANGE Program

The BE THE CHANGE program at Mount St. Joseph University is designed to make earning a bachelor’s degree and teaching license more accessible for those who already have already completed two years (or equivalent) of higher education coursework at a community college. Learn more about BE THE CHANGE here.

For more information, contact the School of Education at 513-244-4801.