Special Education, Grades K-12
Arizona Teacher Certification
Earn your Special Education Teaching Certificate Online
The Post Baccalaureate courses are designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree or higher (in any area) from an accredited university and would like to become a certified special education teacher.
Students in the Special Education program are preparing to teach children with mild-moderate disabilities in kindergarten through 12th grade. This program requires in-person field experiences and a twelve-week student teaching experience in a K--12 special education setting.
CIPS Code: 13.1001
Program Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Traditional, Special Education, Post Baccalaureate Educator Preparation Program required.
Notes
- The total amount of credits required for this program is 42 credit hours.
- Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses required within the program.
- Minimum GPA: 3.00
- Not all classes are offered every semester. Contact an academic advisor for additional information.
- EFE291 requires enrollment in an entire semester; however, only 12-weeks in the classroom. Level I and Levell II courses may not be taken concurrently.
- All application materials are purged after one year from receipt when program enrollment does not transpire.
Required Courses – Level 1
Required Courses – Level 1
Required Courses: All classes must meet the 3.0 overall GPA. Courses with a final grade of “D” or “F” must be retaken regardless of GPA.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits | Field Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU235 | The Exceptional Learner | 3 | 20 hours |
| EDU242 | Language Development and Disorder | 2 | 0 |
| EDU244 | Special Education Collaboration and Communication Practices |
1 | 0 |
| EDU268 | Science of Reading Including Systematic Phonics Instruction |
3 | 20 hours |
| EDU276 | Classroom Management and Behavioral Analysis |
3 | 20 hours |
| EDU239 OR EDU240 |
Structured English Immersion Grades K-8 or 6-12 |
3 | 0 |
| EDU267 | Reading Instructional Practices, Interventions, and Assessments |
3 | 20 hours |
| EDO100–102 | Student Teaching Orientation | 0 | 0 |
Required Courses – Level 2
Required Courses – Level 2
Level 2 Prerequisites: Completion of Level I and FORMAL ADMISSION to Level II. All classes must meet the 3.0 overall GPA. Courses with a final grade of “D” or “F” must be retaken regardless of GPA.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits | Field Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU226 | Methods in Special Education (Available Fall 2026) | 3 | 20 hours |
| EDU297 | Language Arts Methods & Curriculum Development | 3 | 0 |
| EDU223AF | Assessment and Eligibility in Special Education |
3 | 0 |
| EDU293 | Mathematics Methods and Curriculum Development |
3 | 20 hours |
Required Courses – Level 3
Required Courses – Level 3
Level 3 Prerequisites: Completion of all Level 1 and Level 2 coursework with 3.0 overall GPA. Courses with a final grade of “D” or “F” must be retaken regardless of GPA.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits | Field Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| POS220 OR POS221 AND POS222 |
U.S. and AZ Constitution (3) OR Arizona Constitution (1) AND U.S. Constitution (2) |
3 | 0 |
| EDU225 | Professionalism & Ethics in Education | 1 | 0 |
| EFE291 | Special Education: Mild-Moderate Student Teaching |
8 | Minimum 12-weeks full time |
