Special Education, Grades K-12
Mild-Moderate Disabilities
Alternative Teaching Certification
Earn your Special Education Teaching Certificate Online
The Teacher in Residence (TIR) Programs allow students who already hold a bachelor's degree to receive employment in a classroom while simultaneously completing their education coursework toward certification. The Post Baccalaureate Teacher in Residence Programs are approved by the Arizona Department of Education and utilizes the Alternative Teaching Certificate. \
Students in the Special Education program are preparing to teach children from kindergarten through 12th grade. This program requires in-person field experiences and a student teaching experience in a K-12, special education setting.
Prior to enrolling, students must be recommended by a school district for employment, as a contracted K-12 special education teacher, and provide a current IVP fingerprint card.
CIPS Code: 13.1001
Program Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher in Residence, Special Education, Post Baccalaureate Educator Preparation Program required.
Notes
- The total amount of credits required for this program is 44 credit hours.
- Contracted teaching position must be in a special education K-12th setting.
- TIR program staff will register students for all courses. Payment and/or payment arrangements need to be paid upon registration.
- All TIR students are also required to participate in webinars and formal evaluations.
- The total amount of credits required for this program is 38-44 credit hours.
- Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses required within the program. • Minimum GPA: 3.00
- All application materials are purged after one year from receipt when program enrollment does not transpire.
Required Courses – Year 1
Required Courses – Year 1
Required Courses: All classes must meet the 3.0 overall GPA. Courses with a final grade of “D” or “F” must be retaken regardless of GPA.
| Semester | Course # | Course Title | Credits | Field Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sem 1 | EDU235 | The Exceptional Learner | 3 | See Syllabus for Details |
| Sem 1 | EDU276 | Classroom Management and Behavioral Analysis | 3 | See Syllabus for Details |
| Sem 1 | EFE291AC | Special Education: Mild-Moderate Student Teaching I | 2 | Employment Teaching K-12 Special Education |
| Sem 2 | EDU223AA | Emotional Disabilities in the Classroom | 3 | See Syllabus for Details |
| Sem 2 | EDU268 | Science of Reading Including Systematic Phonics Instruction | 3 | See Syllabus for Details |
| Sem 2 | EFE291AD | Special Education: Mild-Moderate Student Teaching II | 2 | Employment Teaching K-12 Special Education |
| Summer 1 | EDU242 | Language Development and Disorders | 2 | 0 |
| Summer 1 | EDU244 | Special Education Collaboration and Communication Practices | 1 | 0 |
| Summer 1 | EDU223AF | Assessment and Eligibility in Special Education | 3 | 0 |
Required Courses – Year 2
Required Courses – Year 2
Level 2 Prerequisites: Successful completion of year 1 courses and 3.0 overall GPA. Courses with a final grade of “D” or “F” must be retaken regardless of GPA.
| Semester | Course # | Course Title | Credits | Field Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sem 3 | EDU223AB | Learning Disabilities in the Classroom | 3 | See Syllabus for Details |
| Sem 3 | EDU267 | Reading Instructional Practices, Interventions, and Assessments | 3 | See Syllabus for Details |
| Sem 3 | EFE291AE | Special Education: Mild-Moderate Student Teaching III | 2 | Employment Teaching K-12 Special Education |
| Sem 4 | EDU223AC | Mild to Moderate Intellectual Disability in the Classroom | 3 | See Syllabus for Details |
| Sem 4 | EDU293 | Mathematics Methods and Curriculum Development | 3 | See Syllabus for Details |
| Sem 4 | EFE291AF | Special Education: Mild-Moderate Student Teaching IV | 2 | Employment Teaching K-12 Special Education |
| Summer 2 | POS220 OR POS221 AND POS222 OR AEPA Exam |
U.S. and AZ Constitution (3) OR Arizona Constitution (1) AND U.S. Constitution (2) OR AEPA Exam — Passing score on the Constitution of the United States and Arizona (transcript evaluation required) |
3 | 0 |
| Summer 2 | EDU239 OR EDU240 |
Structured English Immersion Grades K-8 OR Grades 6-12 45-clock-hour workshop credit certificate from an approved vendor (transcript evaluation required) |
3 | 0 |