About the Program

Program Details

Recognizing that graduate students come with divergent professional goals and differing educational needs, Azusa Pacific University offers various paths toward the pursuit of credentials and degrees in education. For individuals eager to pursue a Master of Arts degree and a credential program concurrently, the Master of Arts in Education: Special Education and the Mild to Moderate Support Needs Education Specialist (K-12) Credential presents an efficient educational package.

The Master of Arts in Education: Special Education provides the tools students need to make solid contributions in special needs classrooms. The instruction and coursework come from a distinctly Christian perspective, leading to a compassionate, caring, and ethical approach to teaching.

Mild to Moderate Support Needs Education Specialist Credential program coursework is embedded in the Master of Arts in Education: Special Education. Many special education teachers opt to pursue both the degree and the credential simultaneously. Those who do render themselves highly marketable and eagerly recruited. Students who complete the Credential are granted five years during which they must enroll in a Professional Clear Credential program.

Program Format

With program requirements and class times tailored to the working adult, APU’s School of Education programs fit your schedule.

• Each on-campus class meets just one night a week for eight weeks. Most students take two classes per eight-week session.
• Each on-campus class meets for five hours or less.
• It takes most working individuals 2 years to finish the program, depending on requirements.

Our Students

Aspiring and veteran educators from a variety of backgrounds pursue their graduate degree at APU. Most are adult students seeking to enhance their professional development, while others enter the program as a step toward a career change. Small class sizes increase opportunity for individual attention from expert faculty, making the education experience both relevant and personal.