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Special Education Mild Moderate Disabilities Certification

Post-Degree Certificate

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with diverse learning needs. If you already have a bachelor’s degree, this fully online program prepares you to become a certified Special Education Mild-Moderate Disabilities teacher (grades K-12) in Arizona.

You’ll gain the tools, strategies and hands-on experience to confidently support students with disabilities — in inclusive classrooms, small groups or individualized settings. Courses are grounded in current teaching theory and best practices, and include supervised field experience to help you apply your learning in real time.

What You Will Learn

  • How to manage classrooms that support student success and engagement
  • Best practices for working with students with mild to moderate disabilities
  • Strategies, tools and technologies to adapt instruction to diverse needs
  • How to teach and assess students with reading challenges
  • Ethical and effective approaches to assessment and progress monitoring

Explore more skills in the course catalog.

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Program At a Glance

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Flexible Online Learning

This program is fully online — so you can prepare for a career in special education on your schedule, from anywhere. Learn from expert instructors and gain real classroom experience through supervised fieldwork near you.

Support When You Need It

Not sure if this is the right path for you? Schedule an appointment with an advisor to:

  • Discuss program options and pathways to a bachelor’s degree
  • Learn about funding and financial aid
  • Get personalized guidance to reach your goals
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This Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Education. See Approval Information for more details.
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