Kaplan国际教育集团

This program is for those seeking Arizona teacher certification in special education. The MEd program in special education builds strong connections between theory and practice through quality classroom instruction paired with extensive professional experiences.

Students gain a strong foundation in teaching and content knowledge from experts in the field of education. Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College faculty actively engage in the educational research community and embed this vital knowledge throughout the program. This connection further empowers students to engage in their own research through the culminating action research applied project.

A series of professional experiences or field placements are designed to assist students in developing a thorough understanding of teaching and learning as they apply knowledge from their coursework in varied school settings. Individualized guidance through the professional framework provides students with the support they need to be successful in today's rapidly evolving educational environment.

The master's degree program in special education with Arizona teacher certification offers two options for students to earn a master's degree and Arizona teacher certification:

Master's and Arizona Certification (MAC): In this program, students take classes at an ASU campus two nights a week and are required to complete daytime field experiences for at least two semesters. During the last semester of the program, students complete a full-time split residency: half the semester in a special education classroom and the other half in an elementary classroom. Students in the MAC program receive dual Arizona teacher certification in the following teaching certificates: Mild-Moderate Disabilities Special Education, K-12 and Elementary Education, grades 1-8. The mild to moderate areas include forms of emotional, behavioral, learning and orthopedic disabilities as well as intellectual disabilities and other health impairments.

Career Opportunities

Students gain skills in teaching, conducting research, utilizing technology and collaborating in teams which prepare them for educational careers working with diverse learners in grades K-12.