Overview
APU's Special Education, M.A.Ed. and Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12) Specialist (Preliminary) Credential, Track A is designed for the noncontracted student who is meeting the requirements of the program as a continuation of the bachelor’s degree.
APU also offers a Special Education, M.A.Ed. and Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12) Specialist (Preliminary) Internship Credential Level I, Track B for candidates with current full-time teaching contracts. Candidates must see an advisor for proper placement in tracks within this credential program.
Benefits and Distinctives
- Flexible program schedules allow students to take classes just one night a week while earning their degree and credential.
- Expert faculty offer quality instruction grounded in a Christian worldview, creating a relevant program that enables students to make a difference in their classrooms.
- Small class sizes create a rich learning community as students progress through the program with a cohort of peers.
Learn more about the program and our faculty.
School of Education Accreditation
Azusa Pacific University receives accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In addition, the School of Education receives accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), making APU one of only three private schools in California with this distinction. Further, our credential programs are accredited by California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). These notable accreditations set APU graduates apart from other candidates and ensure your degree will be recognized throughout the United States and internationally.
University Reputation
Azusa Pacific University held its place for the second year in the most prestigious category of the U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2009, ranking in the third tier of the national category. Additionally, for the first time, APU ranked ninth among the best up-and-coming national universities. Previously, APU was ranked in the top 25 schools within the Western Universities-Master’s category, enjoying prominent placement and recognition for outstanding first-year and service-learning programs.
According to Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine, APU ranked number 6 in the nation in awarding the most master’s degrees to Hispanics. In addition, The Princeton Review included APU as 1 of 120 colleges in the 2009 Best in the West category.
