SPECIAL EDUCATION
In the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education, the Special Education Program is designed to produce and transmit knowledge that is focused on the education of exceptional individuals. Degrees offered in Special Education include Master of Arts (MA), Master of Education (MEd), Doctor of Education (EdD) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
The Master of Arts degree (MA) in Special Education is a research degree program designed to facilitate development of advanced level professional knowledge, skills and understanding.
The Master of Education degree (MEd) in Special Education is a practitioner's degree program, designed to facilitate development of advanced level professional knowledge, skills and understanding.
The PhD concentration in Special Education is designed to produce teacher educators and researchers in special education.
> MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd) PROGRAM
> MASTER OF ARTS (MA) PROGRAM
> DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) PROGRAM
> AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) CERTIFICATE
CERTIFICATION
With a few hours additional coursework plus student teaching, a Fulton college Special Education MEd student qualifies for certification in one of the following areas:
- Learning disabilities
- Behavior disorders
- Mental retardation
- Cross-categorical disabilities
ADMISSION
Admission to a Special Education master's degree program requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and a 3.00 or better junior/senior GPA or acceptable GRE or MAT score (if GPA is below 3.0)
Admission requirements for doctoral students is available by contacting the C&I Graduate Program Office at 480-965-4602.
Application to all programs begins through the Arizona State University Graduate College, using their online application.
Both application and admission questions can be answered through the C&I Graduate Program Office at 480-965-4602.
Admission requirements for doctoral students is available by contacting the C&I Graduate Program Office at 480-965-4602.
Application to all programs begins through the Arizona State University Graduate College, using their online application.
Both application and admission questions can be answered through the C&I Graduate Program Office at 480-965-4602.
FUNDING & SUPPORT
A variety of full and partial funding packages are available to students in the form of student research assistantships, teaching opportunities and scholarships. Students may request consideration for funding at the time of application.
Additional financial support information is available at the ASU Graduate College website.
PROGRAM FACULTY
Alfredo Artiles
Professor
Professor
Sanford Cohn
Associate Professor
Samuel DiGangi
Associate Vice President University Technology
Elizabeth Kozleski
Professor
Sarup Mathur
Clinical Professor
Kathleen McCoy
Associate Professor
Stanley Zucker
Professor
Special Education
DOCUMENTS
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MA program information
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MEd program information
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Autism Spectrum Disorder certificate information
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MEd course sequence
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MEd comprehensive paper approval form & guidelines
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Degree options form
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Reference form
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Summary of related experiences
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DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
- Master of Education (MEd) Program
- Master of Arts (MA) Program
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Certificate
CONTACT US
C&I Graduate Programs OfficeMary Lou Fulton College of Education
Arizona State University
Box 871911
Tempe AZ 85287-1911
(480) 965-4602 (voice)
(480) 965-1863 (fax)
email: cnigrad@asu.edu
