Learning and Technology, MAEd, and Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Credential
MA
DURATION
49 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 31,050 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* base cost | cost per unit: $675
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Key Summary
Earn a Learning and Technology, MAEd, and an Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Credential at Azusa Pacific University
You’ll learn how to effectively design and infuse technology-embedded curriculum for today’s digital learner and special needs students. Graduate with the tools you’ll need to design and implement instructional experiences that integrate technology throughout the curriculum. Gain essential skills and knowledge in a variety of areas, including instructional video, web tools for enhanced interactive learning, digital communications, and emerging trends in the field. Additionally, you will earn the Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Credential and gain access to teaching TK-12 students to age 22 with extensive support needs. You’ll be well prepared through rigorous coursework and hands-on fieldwork experiences.
This program prepares candidates to earn a California Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Preliminary Credential. The rigorous program includes comprehensive foundation courses emphasizing teaching and educational methods, as well as specialization courses that provide content required for the education specialist credential. Practical classroom and fieldwork experiences provide application to theory, preparing candidates to teach in diverse settings. The mode of delivery includes face-to-face instruction, campus-based classes, online learning, and clinical experiences.
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Gain skills and understanding to meet the needs of special education students.
- Enhance learning through technology in the special needs classroom.
- Explore your core interests through special topics courses.
- Engage with coursework grounded in a Christian worldview.
- Learn from expert faculty in the field.
- Bring learning to life through fieldwork experiences in K-12 schools.
Program Details
This program prepares candidates to earn a California Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Preliminary Credential. The rigorous program includes comprehensive foundation courses emphasizing teaching and educational methods, as well as specialization courses that provide content required for the education specialist credential. Practical classroom and fieldwork experiences provide application to theory, preparing candidates to teach in diverse settings. The mode of delivery includes face-to-face instruction, campus-based classes, online learning, and clinical experiences.
Financial Aid
Several types of financial aid are available to graduate students. The resources range from federal loans and state grants to, for some graduate programs, fellowships and scholarships.
Military Benefits
Military members—and in some cases their spouses and dependents—qualify for financial assistance covering tuition, housing, and books. Azusa Pacific is a Yellow Ribbon University and Military Friendly School, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the benefits and flexibility you need to complete your education.
School of Education Scholarships
APU also provides information on numerous financial aid options for prospective School of Education students.
School of Education Alumni Tuition Discounts
APU’s School of Education offers an alumni tuition discount for Azusa Pacific alumni starting in a graduate program.
Students must be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress with a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0. Students must be enrolled at least half-time. If qualifications are met, the discount may be renewed each term. APU will pay $500 per term (up to $2,000 over the course of the program). This discount cannot be combined with other institutional aid. Contact Student Financial Services for complete eligibility details.
Notes on Eligibility: The School of Education’s doctoral program (Ed.D. in Educational Leadership) and the Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) program are not eligible for the alumni tuition discount. APU doctoral alumni are also not eligible for the School of Education alumni discount. Additionally, the alumni discount cannot be combined with other institutional aid, such as School of Education scholarships. Students who are eligible for both may choose to receive either the alumni discount or an APU scholarship. Contact Student Financial Services for complete eligibility details.
Note: Award and eligibility are applicable for the 2022-23 academic year and apply to students admitted beginning fall 2020. The discount is subject to change.
Course Requirements
Foundation Courses
TESP 501 Art of Teaching I: Foundations of Teaching 1
TESP 502 Science of Teaching I: How Students Learn 1
TESP 503 The Soul of Teaching: Tapestry of American Education
TESP 504 Schools and Educational Systems
Specialization Courses
SPED 517 Art of Teaching II: Pedagogy and Instructional Design for Education Specialists
SPED 518 Science of Teaching II: Effective Assessment Strategies for Learners with Special Needs
SPED 525 Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing
SPED 527 Teaching Students with Extensive Support Needs
SPED 528 Assessment and IEP Development: Mild to Extensive Support Needs
SPED 529 Positive Behavior Supports for Students with Exceptional Needs
SPED 570 Clinical Practice I: Extensive Support Needs
SPED 573 Clinical Practice II: Extensive Support Needs
Emphasis Courses
EDUC 560 Action Research in Education
EDUC 546 Digital Communications
EDUC 547 Special Topics in Educational Technology
EDUC 548 Emerging Trends in Technology
EDUC 569 Capstone Seminar
Elective Courses
EDUC 538 Current Issues in Education
NOTE: A maximum of 8 units may be taken per 8-week session. Teacher candidates in master’s degree programs who have opted to waive some coursework must take additional units to fulfill the unit requirement. Completion of all credential requirements—including all examinations, coursework, and other requirements—must be met before the master’s degree will be posted. A Graduation Application must be completed and fees paid by the deadlines set by the registrar.
NOTE: Candidates who hold an intern credential must enroll in a candidate support and supervision course (SPED 500) during each 8-week session (fall or spring) in which they are not enrolled in a clinical practice course.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to submit a credential application through the Office of Credentials upon completion of a credential program to receive his/her California educator credential.
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