The Ohio Department of Education recently recognized that OCU’s Mild/Moderate Needs Intervention Specialist (K-12) bachelor’s program meets the Chancellor’s requirements and State Board of Education standards for bachelor degree programs that prepare graduates for Mild/Moderate Needs Intervention Specialist (K-12) licensure. Enrollment into the new program is now open.
Dr. Valerie Jones, Teacher Education Department chair explains, “We train teachers who have a Christ-like calling to educate all children, including those with special needs. With the opioid and poverty crises affecting so many pupils, the demand for licensed intervention specialist teachers continues growing. This new major program covers the spectrum of special needs among pupils in schools today. In providing this program, we are responding to meet this great need for intervention specialists.”
“The new program’s course syllabi cover everything student teachers must know to become effective K-12 intervention specialists,” explains Jones. Upon completion of the program, student teachers will be prepared to effectively address special needs of their pupils who have autism, development disabilities, blindness, deafness, or are affected by other disabilities or trauma that affect their learning needs.
Jones said this of the program, "Graduates will be well-equipped to be effective in helping classroom teachers establish the least restrictive and most effective learning environment possible for all pupils at any level from kindergarteners through high school seniors. Our department is always going to be on the leading-edge of expert instruction for this career specialization. Students enrolling in this major are placed right away with experienced working intervention specialists in nearby school districts so they can quickly learn first-hand what to expect in this challenging and rewarding career.”
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File the FAFSA in just 22 minutes
Published: February 3, 2021
Filing the FAFSA isn’t as complicated or time-consuming as it seems – you
only need about 6 documents and 22 minutes! In the time it takes you to catch
up on your social media feed, you can take the critical first step in getting
the money you need to attend college.
Here’s a checklist of everything you need:
An FSA ID. Your FSA ID allows you to log in to your account, sign the FAFSA
and make changes or add schools. You and your parent must create separate FSA
IDs. Create this first!
You and your parent’s Social Security or Alien Registration number.
Here’s what to do if your
Filing the FAFSA isn’t as complicated or time-consuming as it seems – you
only need about 6 documents and 22 minutes! In the time it takes you to catch
up on your social media feed, you can take the critical first step in getting
the money you need to attend college.
Here’s a checklist of everything you need:
An FSA ID. Your FSA ID allows you to log in to your account, sign the FAFSA
and
Filing the FAFSA isn’t as complicated or time-consuming as it seems – you
only need about 6 documents and 22 minutes! In the time it takes you to catch
up on your social media feed, you can take
Ohio Christian to Offer Master of Education (MEd) Degree
Published: April 23, 2020
Ohio Christian University is excited to announce a new Master of Education
(MEd) graduate degree. Approved and accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and the Ohio Department of Higher Education, the new MEd will
begin June 1, 2020.
The degree consists of 36 hours total made up of 18 core hours and 18 hours
in a specialization area. Specializations include Special Needs, English
as a Second Language, English, and Mathematics.
“This is a degree created by teachers for teachers with real-classroom
applications and relevant, current information,” says Dr. Valerie
Jones, OCU’s
Ohio Christian University is excited to announce a new Master of Education
(MEd) graduate degree. Approved and accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and the Ohio Department of Higher Education, the new MEd will
begin June 1, 2020.
The degree consists of 36 hours total made up of 18 core hours and 18 hours
in a specialization area. Specializations include Special Needs, English
as a
Ohio Christian University is excited to announce a new Master of Education
(MEd) graduate degree. Approved and accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and the Ohio Department of Higher
Tree of Life Assists Displaced Students
Published: March 19, 2020
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to surge, Ohio Christian University has
transitioned to all online courses through the end of the semester. In the
midst of these trying times, many businesses have found ways to support those
impacted by the repercussions of the measures taken to slow down the spread
of the virus.
During this disruptive time for the university, Tree of Life worked hard to
contribute in a way that ensures that students have access to the materials
they need to succeed in their courses. This is especially important with the
transition to online learning. The company
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to surge, Ohio Christian University has
transitioned to all online courses through the end of the semester. In the
midst of these trying times, many businesses have found ways to support those
impacted by the repercussions of the measures taken to slow down the spread
of the virus.
During this disruptive time for the university, Tree of Life worked hard to
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to surge, Ohio Christian University has
transitioned to all online courses through the end of the semester. In the
midst of these trying times, many businesses
Teacher Education Department Offers ACT Prep Course
Published: November 30, 2019
Stress and anxiety often play a large role in ACT preparation. Ohio Christian
University hopes to alleviate some of this stress with an ACT prep course.
The course will be offered on Jan. 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is
hosted by Teacher Education Department Chair Dr. Valerie Jones. Students from
grades 10 through 12 are welcome to attend.
Registration for the class is $75. This cost includes a full day of ACT
preparation, workbooks on all four subjects, and methods developed by Dr.
Jones. Students that have used Jones’s methods have seen an average of five
points increased in
Stress and anxiety often play a large role in ACT preparation. Ohio Christian
University hopes to alleviate some of this stress with an ACT prep course.
The course will be offered on Jan. 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is
hosted by Teacher Education Department Chair Dr. Valerie Jones. Students from
grades 10 through 12 are welcome to attend.
Registration for the class is $75. This cost
Stress and anxiety often play a large role in ACT preparation. Ohio Christian
University hopes to alleviate some of this stress with an ACT prep course.
The course will be offered on Jan. 3 from 9:
Ohio Christian Ranked Among Best Online Logistics Management Programs
Published: October 16, 2019
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report (OSR), which serves as a
resource for students pursuing online programs.
According to OSR, their rankings are based on six data points: three
schoolwide and three program-specific. For schoolwide, OSR uses student
satisfaction, admission rates, and the number of programs the school offers
online. For program-specific, OSR checks the median debt of graduates from
that program, how many
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report (OSR), which serves as a
resource for students pursuing online programs.
According to OSR, their rankings are based on six data points: three
schoolwide and three program-specific. For schoolwide
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report
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2019 Georgia Commencement
Published: April 11, 2019
On Saturday, April 6th, Ohio Christian University held its fourth
commencement ceremony in Jonesboro, Georgia at the Clayton County Performing
Arts Center. This is the first year at this location.
OCU President, Dr. Jon Kulaga welcomed the record crowd of nearly 1,300
students, family and honored guests declaring, “We are living in a time
where Christians have never been more needed-to be out there in society being
salt and light.” He further challenged them stating that “your community
needs you, your city needs you and your country needs you”.
Terence Chatmon was the commencement
On Saturday, April 6th, Ohio Christian University held its fourth
commencement ceremony in Jonesboro, Georgia at the Clayton County Performing
Arts Center. This is the first year at this location.
OCU President, Dr. Jon Kulaga welcomed the record crowd of nearly 1,300
students, family and honored guests declaring, “We are living in a time
where Christians have never been more needed-to be
On Saturday, April 6th, Ohio Christian University held its fourth
commencement ceremony in Jonesboro, Georgia at the Clayton County Performing
Arts Center. This is the first year at this location
Faith and Work Seminar a First on Campus
Published: April 10, 2019
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
4.0 Students Recognized in Chapel Service
Published: January 23, 2019
The January 23rd Chapel Service included a time of recognition for students
who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester. Dr. Hank
Kelly, Provost, presented each awardee with a coffee mug loaded with candy.
Fellow Trailblazers cheered on their peers and helped recipients celebrate
their successes. Over 60 students were awarded.
4.0 Student Rachel Hicks says, “Last semester was my first semester taking
strictly pre-law courses, it was really tough. I worked extremely hard to
achieve a 4.0 and it feels really good to have accomplished this.”
Kevin Bennie, Director of
The January 23rd Chapel Service included a time of recognition for students
who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester. Dr. Hank
Kelly, Provost, presented each awardee with a coffee mug loaded with candy.
Fellow Trailblazers cheered on their peers and helped recipients celebrate
their successes. Over 60 students were awarded.
4.0 Student Rachel Hicks says, “Last semester
The January 23rd Chapel Service included a time of recognition for students
who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester. Dr. Hank
Kelly, Provost, presented each awardee with a
New Year Brings Opportunity and Challenge
Published: January 2, 2019
2019 brings opportunities to attain your educational goals. We would love to
help you with your fresh start.
In education, sports, work, and personal relationships, for Christians, the
difference is understanding the key to maturing spiritual development as
expressed in Christ’s parable in the Gospel of Luke 5:36-38 (NIV):
“No one tears a piece out of a new garment to patch an old one. Otherwise,
they will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not
match the old. 37 And, no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise,
the new wine will burst the skins; the
2019 brings opportunities to attain your educational goals. We would love to
help you with your fresh start.
In education, sports, work, and personal relationships, for Christians, the
difference is understanding the key to maturing spiritual development as
expressed in Christ’s parable in the Gospel of Luke 5:36-38 (NIV):
“No one tears a piece out of a new garment to patch an old one.
2019 brings opportunities to attain your educational goals. We would love to
help you with your fresh start.
In education, sports, work, and personal relationships, for Christians, the
difference
Student Profile: Heather Tucker
Published: December 7, 2018
By Amber Ginter ‘19
Serving others, loving children, and seeking to have a heart like Jesus is
how Heather Tucker describes her passion for becoming an Intervention
Specialist through Ohio Christian University’s Teacher Education program.
With her focus on special needs, Heather seeks opportunities to serve on
campus and in the community.
Tuckers’ key accomplishments and inspiration have been in the Special
Olympics. She helps in training and competition of children and adults with
intellectual disabilities. She has been involved in helping these individuals
develop their fitness
By Amber Ginter ‘19
Serving others, loving children, and seeking to have a heart like Jesus is
how Heather Tucker describes her passion for becoming an Intervention
Specialist through Ohio Christian University’s Teacher Education program.
With her focus on special needs, Heather seeks opportunities to serve on
campus and in the community.
Tuckers’ key accomplishments and inspiration have
By Amber Ginter ‘19
Serving others, loving children, and seeking to have a heart like Jesus is
how Heather Tucker describes her passion for becoming an Intervention
Specialist through Ohio
