Master of Arts in Education with a Concentration in Special Education (Cross-Categorical)

The special education cross-categorical concentration is designed to serve children with mental, physical, emotional, and behavioral disabilities. This degree meets all of the requirements for teacher certification in special education.

Degree Requirements

Foundation Courses

EDF 7023LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND DISORDERS
EDF 7033SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE COORDINATION
EDF 7043EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN FROM DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
EDF 7163RESEARCH:ASSESSMENT AND EVAL
EDF 8503MASTER'S RESEARCH PROJECT

Concentration Courses

EDC 7172SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW
EDC 8303FOUND SPCL ED CROSS-CATEGORICAL
EDC 8313INTRO BEHAV DISAB & EMTL LRNG
EDC 8333METH/STRAT FOR TCHG STDTS W/DIS
EDC 8343SPECIAL SERVICES IN SCHOOLS
EDC 8353ASSESS & DIAG MILD DISABILITIES
EDC 8363BEHAV PRINCIPLES & DISABILITIES
EDC 8373BEST PRAC EDUC STDTS W/ DISABIL
EDC 8383SPECIAL EDUCATION PRACTICUM

State-Specific Requirements

Courses needed prior to certification:

HPS 30151ARIZONA CONSTITUTION
HPS 30251UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
EDC 7813STRUCTURED ENG IMMERSION FOR ELL
EDC 8613ADV STRUCTURED ENG IMMERSION ELL