Stephen Cochrane - Azusa Pacific University

Stephen Cochrane, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Teacher Education
San Diego Coordinator, Special Education

Phone: (858) 414-0634
Email: scochrane@apu.edu

Stephen Cochrane is a husband and father to two sons. He has experience teaching students with special needs at the elementary, high school, and community college levels. Cochrane volunteered for Education Advocacy for Children (EAC), Learning Disabilities Association of San Diego (LDA-SD), and Young Life. He is an advocate for children with special needs.

Education

Ph.D. - Education, Capella University
M.A. - Special Education, Point Loma Nazarene University
B.A. - Literature, Point Loma Nazarene University

Credentials/Certifications
Proactive Leadership Certificate – Cornell University
Business Leadership Skills – Cornell University
Financial Management for Making Business Decisions Certificate – Cornell University
Clear Education Specialist for Special Education Credential (Mild/ Moderate)
Clear Multiple Subject Credential with Added Authorization for English
CLAD Certificate
Preliminary Administrative Service Credential

Department

School of Education
- Teacher Education

Expertise

Educational Technology

Literacy Instruction

Positive Psychology

Special Education Law

Courses Taught

SPED 530 – Introduction to Individual Differences and Strengths-based Education
SPED 535 – Counseling, Collaboration, and Consultation
SPED 547 – Implementation of Special Education Legislation