Special Education Mild Moderate Disabilities Certification
Post-Degree Certificate
How Can We Help?
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.
Program At a Glance
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Length of Program
2 years (part-time, including summers)
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Study Methods
In Person | Online
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Title IV Financial Aid eligible
- This program has additional admission requirements
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