B.S. in Special Education Interventionist (K-8)

The Special Education Interventionist degree introduces students to the fundamentals of teaching in special education situations. It includes general education courses and professional studies in early childhood development, child psychology, educational philosophy, and specialized teaching methodologies.

Students receive instruction in lesson preparation and presentation, classroom management, integration of a biblical worldview and application of biblical knowledge to the teaching profession, development and implementation of curriculum, and current trends in education. They develop their own philosophy of education based on these insights, and they demonstrate their skills and knowledge through an electronic portfolio using the InTASC (Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium) Standards. Field experiences expose students to the full range of special education in Tennessee, including public and Christian schools.

The Special Education degree program includes a “fifth year” in which students earn a Master of Arts in Holistic Education and complete their licensure. Learn more about this program here.

Visit our Undergraduate Education Degrees page to learn more about requirements for entrance to the Templar School of Education, field experiences, and licensure!

All four-year Johnson students complete two majors: one in Bible and Theology and one in their chosen field, such as Special Education Interventionist. Transfer students with substantial prior coursework may complete a reduced set of Bible and Theology requirements instead of the major. Learn more about the Bible and Theology curriculum here.