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Special Education Cross-Categorical K-12 or Learning Disabilities K-12 Certification - Post-Degree Certificate

Prepare for Arizona Special Education teacher certification with options in Cross-Categorical or Learning Disabilities.  Classes emphasize standards, technology, diversity and current teaching theory. Complete this program by taking online classes.

Before you can enroll, you must earn a bachelor's degree.

Important information about program admission, course availability, program steps and more is available online.

What can I do with this certificate?
Career options:  seek employment or advance your career as a Special Education Cross-Categorical or Learning Disabilities K-12 teacher

Academic options:  continue your education with post-graduate work or pursue other specialized endorsement

Locations:  Community Campus

Department/Contact Information:  Division Dean: 520-206-6578;  Lead Faculty: 520-206-6527

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Course # Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses
Foundations Courses:
EDS 250 Issues in Special Education 1
EDS 251 Legal Issues in Special Education 1
EDS 252 Understanding Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA)
1
EDS 253 Development and Implementation of IEPs 1
EDS 254 Classroom Management for Special Education * 2
EDS 255 Assistive Technology for Special Education Teachers 3
EDS 256 Survey of Special Education * 3
EDU 272 Educational Psychology 3
EDU 274 Structured English Immersion Foundations * 3
Subtotal 18
Methods Courses:
EDS 257 Diagnosis and Assessment of Students with
Mild-Moderate Disabilities *
3
EDS 260 Developing Reading, Instruction, Assessment,
and Remediation *
3
EDU 281 Structured English Immersion Methods 3
EDU 290 Internship 8
Subtotal 17
Methods Electives:  Select 2 courses
EDU 255 Content Area Reading Middle and Secondary
Schools/Practicum *
3
EDU 278 Elementary Science Methods and Curriculum
Development *
3
EDU 279 Elementary Math Methods and Curriculum
Development *
3
EDU 285 Secondary Methods * 3
Subtotal: 6
Core Options:  Select 1 of the following options
Cross-Categorical
EDS 258A Foundations of Instruction Cross-Categorical * 2
EDS 259 Teaching Methods Cross-Categorical * 3
Subtotal 5
Learning Disability
EDS 258B Foundations of Instruction Learning Disabilities * 2
EDS 261 Teaching Methods Learning Disabilities * 3
Subtotal 5
Total: 46

* This course includes a Practicum.