Special Education ,BAE
Certification, Child, Community, Development, Disability, Education, Educator, K-12, School, Special Needs, Teacher, disabilities, special education
The online option is not available to students who reside outside the U.S.
Moment by moment, day by day and person by person, educators ignite minds and strengthen communities. Through coursework paired with internships and student teaching, you'll be prepared to obtain teacher certification after graduation and to teach learners with special education needs in grades K-12.
Special educator are curious about how people learn and develop throughout their lifespan. As a special educator, you can make a difference in the lives of children and families. A special education degree with mild/moderate teacher certification prepares you to understand human diversity, communicate effectively and develop problem-solving skills that support your success and that of others.
The Bachelor of Arts in Education program in special education prepares you to work with students with disabilities in inclusive settings. You learn to use evidence-based practices that promote students' success with general education content, including high-leverage practices in literacy and math. You develop adaptive techniques for students with disabilities and learn to use instructional and assistive technologies to facilitate success.
You participate in professional experiences designed to expose you to numerous ways of teaching and learning. Internships and student teaching are embedded during sophomore, junior and senior years to provide you with multiple opportunities to work directly with children and youth.
Upon graduation, you will be eligible for the Standard Professional Mild/Moderate Disabilities Special Education Certificate - Grades K-12. If you want to teach in a public school in Arizona, you must pass the appropriate Arizona educator exams: National Evaluation Series or Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments.
- College/school:
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
- Location: Tempe, ASU Sync or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Because of climate change, geopolitical instability or economic factors, the United Nations and other institutions predict that migration will increase globally for the foreseeable future. Learners will migrate to new communities. Increasingly, educators will be asked to meet the needs of students who speak languages other than English and who bring a variety of cultures into classrooms and learning environments. Education students who participate in study abroad programs can prepare for this reality. By engaging in Global Education programs, students can expand their notion of normal schooling and deepen their understanding of how to foster inclusive and inspiring learning environments.
The BAE program in special education leads to teacher certification to support a critical market demand for special education teachers in Arizona and beyond. Graduates are poised to find employment in any career that supports learners with disabilities; common settings include community- and youth-serving organizations, higher education institutions and health-related organizations.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
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5.7%
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$99,080
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2.1%
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$75,350
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-1.8%
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$65,120
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-1.6%
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$74,260
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1.3%
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$77,440
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-1.8%
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$65,120
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-1.9%
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$66,810
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-1.5%
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$105,870
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6.4%
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$80,390
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1.1%
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$76,580
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ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
Division for Advancing Educator Preparation
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ED 102
ASUeducation@asu.edu
480-965-9995
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
