Department of Special Education

This add-on teaching authorization in special education allows candidates to earn an authorization in one of the following areas: autism spectrum disorders, emotional disturbance, or resource specialist. The authorization can be added to an existing special education mild-to-moderate teaching credential to expand the scope of instruction for current teachers.

The Online Added Authorization in Special Education offers candidates who hold a Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential the option of an add-on teaching authorization in autism spectrum disorders, emotional disturbance, or as a resource specialist.

Designed for candidates without full-time teaching contracts, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a mild/moderate disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms.

For those with full-time teaching contracts, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a mild/moderate disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms.

Designed for candidates without a full-time teaching contract, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a moderate/severe disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms.

For candidates with a full-time teaching contract, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a moderate/severe disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms.

Designed for full-time special education teachers who have their Preliminary Credential, this program allows students to earn both a Master of Arts in Education: Special Education and an Educational Specialist Clear Credential.

For those without full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program provides focused study of special needs classrooms and students under the tutelage of experienced professionals.

For those with full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program expands educators’ skill base and enhances teaching techniques in special needs classrooms.

For those without full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program provides focused study of special needs classrooms and students under the tutelage of experienced professionals.

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For those with full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program expands educators’ skill base and enhances teaching techniques in special needs classrooms.

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For noncontracted teachers, this special education credential program prepares educators to skillfully and compassionately guide mild to moderately disabled students.

For contracted teacher interns, this credential in special education imparts the specialized knowledge and skills necessary for teachers of mild to moderately disabled students.

APU's Moderate to Severe Disabilities (K–12) Specialist (Preliminary) Credential, Track A suits candidates without full-time teaching contracts. Candidates must see an advisor for proper placement in tracks with this credential program.

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APU's Moderate to Severe Disabilities (K–12) Specialist (Preliminary) Credential, Track B suits candidates with current full-time teaching contracts. Candidates must see an advisor for proper placement in tracks with this credential program.

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The Master of Education: Special Education and Educational Technology (noncredential) program focuses on research-proven instructional strategies and the integration of technology into the curriculum for special needs populations.

Offering the master’s in special education without the credential, this program provides the training and experiences that lead to confident, competent, and compassionate care of persons with disabilities.

The Online Master of Arts in Education: Special Education (non-credential) is designed for individuals eager to pursue a Master of Arts with emphases in classroom interventions, bilingual special education strategies, emotional disturbance (behavior analysis), autisum spectrum disorders, or resource specialist. This program does not lead to a California teaching credential.