Program/Degree
Special Education (MA)-Accelerated Master's Program
Program Description
The Special Education Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) offers exceptional undergraduate students pursuing the BS-Mild Moderate Disabilities Degree the opportunity to earn both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in as few as 5 years.
This AMP accepts only students currently enrolled in the UA College of Education Bachelor's Degree in Special Education (BS-Mild Moderate Disabilities). Once admitted to the Special Education AMP, students may take up to 12 units of graduate coursework during the senior year that may apply toward both the Bachelor's and the Master's degrees.
Graduates of this AMP will earn the BS in Mild Moderate Disabilities with Arizona teacher certification in Mild Moderate Disabilities AND a Master's Degree in one additional area of special education. Students will choose a Master's Degree specialization from the following areas.
Special Education (MA) - Severe & Multiple Disabilities
Special Education (MA) - Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Special Education (MA) - Visual Impairment
Students who complete the student teaching requirement of the Master's Degree program will also qualify to be recommended for Arizona teacher certification in their area of specialization.
Arizona Teacher Certification Severe and Profound Disabilities K-12.
Arizona Teacher Certification Hearing Impaired Special Education, Birth-12.
Arizona Teacher Certification Visually Impaired Special Education, Birth-12.