Franklin University Introduces New Online Post-Baccalaureate Intervention Specialist (Moderate-Intensive) Licensure Program

Contact:

Sherry Mercurio
Executive Director, Office of Community Relations
(614) 947-6581
Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu

Franklin University, a recognized leader in online education, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Post-Baccalaureate Intervention Specialist (Moderate-Intensive) Licensure program. Designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree and are seeking a direct path to licensure, this program provides the essential training and credentials to become an intervention specialist in Ohio’s K-12 classrooms. As Ohio’s #1 nonprofit University for online degrees, Franklin remains dedicated to addressing workforce demands by expanding access to high-quality, career-focused education.

Earn Your Special Education Licensure with Franklin
The Post-Baccalaureate Intervention Specialist (Moderate-Intensive) program prepares individuals to teach and support students with diverse learning disabilities. Combining 100% online coursework with in-field experiences, this flexible program is ideal for working professionals, teacher’s aides, and paraprofessionals looking to advance their careers.

Through this program, students will gain expertise in inclusive teaching strategies, behavioral interventions, and individualized education plan (IEP) development. Early field experience, beginning as soon as the second term, ensures that students acquire practical, hands-on skills that directly apply to the classroom. Additionally, flexible placement options allow students to complete their fieldwork at locations convenient to where they live or work.

Enhance Your Career Prospects
Students seeking broader career opportunities can pursue dual enrollment in both the Intervention Specialist (Moderate-Intensive) and Intervention Specialist (Mild-Moderate) licensure programs. By completing just one additional course, students can qualify for both licensure areas, increasing their marketability and career potential.

For licensed teachers looking to expand their expertise, Franklin also offers a second licensure program, allowing educators to add an intervention specialist credential to their existing teaching license. Post-baccalaureate students complete education core courses alongside professional and pedagogical content courses, with the opportunity to apply previously earned credits toward content requirements.

With nearly 7.3 million students receiving special education services in U.S. public schools, the demand for qualified intervention specialists continues to grow. Franklin’s program equips educators with the specialized skills needed to support students with moderate-intensive needs, helping to address the nationwide shortage of special education professionals.

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About Franklin University

Accredited, nonprofit, and dedicated to educating adults since 1902, Franklin provides onsite course options at our Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and is an innovator in providing personalized online education. The University offers applied in-demand undergraduate, masters, and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. Through agreements with partner institutions, the University also offers international academic programs, including its top-ranked MBA.

Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized accreditations for specific academic programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Franklin University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).