Program Overview

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Mild/Moderate Special Education, Certificate

The certificate program in mild/moderate special education prepares students to make connections and provide equitable learning environments to meet the diverse learning needs of students in kindergarten through grade 12.

Program Description

This certificate program can only be added to the following programs at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College to allow students eligibility for dual-teaching certificates at the completion of their Bachelor of Arts in Education degree:

• BAE in early childhood education
• BAE in elementary education
• BAE in elementary multilingual education
• BAE in secondary education

Students learn how to work and partner with communities and schools to co-construct and negotiate roles and responsibilities in order to deliver effective special education programming. Coursework is grounded in data; theoretical foundations; federal, state and local policies; and a sense of responsibility to student and community needs.

Format Option

This program is also offered via ASU Sync. ASU Sync enables students to attend live classes remotely via Zoom. Classes are designed to foster active collaboration and discussion in real time with faculty and peers. ASU Sync students must reside in Arizona throughout the duration of the program.

At a Glance

• College/school: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
• Location: Tempe, ASU Sync

Curriculum

Required Courses

• EED 412 Mathematics in Elementary Schools (4 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C)
• RDG 413 Elementary Methods for Literacy Instruction and Assessment (4 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C)
• SPE 321 Classroom and SPE Assessment (3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C)
• SPE 323 Effective Practices and Behavior Interventions: Supports for Exceptional Students (3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C)
• SPE 411 Special Education History and Law (3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C)
• SPE 423 Evidence-Based Practices for Students with Exceptional Needs (3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C)
• TEL 331 Foundations of Literacy: The Science of Reading (3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C)

Notes

• Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
• This certificate is only open to students majoring in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Elementary Education (Emerging Multilingual Education), Special Education-Visual Impairment, and Secondary Education undergraduate teacher preparation programs in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
• Students should have a valid Arizona DPS Identity Verified Print fingerprint clearance card.
• A GPA of 2.25 is required for continued good standing.

Enrollment Requirements

This certificate program is only open to students majoring in early childhood education, elementary education, elementary multilingual education, and secondary education undergraduate teacher preparation programs in MLFC. Students are required to have a valid Arizona DPS Identity Verified Prints fingerprint clearance card. A GPA of 2.00 is required for continued good standing.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College are highly sought-out teachers in public, charter, and private education institutions. Graduates with degrees in special education may also work in roles such as education resource specialist, interventionist, or curriculum developer.

Professional Licensure

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.