MA Program of Special Education - Severe and Multiple Disabilities

The Severe and Multiple Disabilities M.A. program leads to a master's degree and, with additional coursework and practicum experience, can lead to Arizona teacher certification in severe and profound disabilities. The program emphasizes inclusion practices and a functional versus developmental approach to the education of children and youth with severe and multiple disabilities. Students labeled multiply disabled or severelyprofoundly disabled usually have the following characteristics: severe to profound mental retardation, severe physical disabilities, sensory impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, and health disorders. Prospective teachers in this program will be taught to effectively program for and work with students who have a wide range of severe and multiple disabilities and who represent the spectrum from early childhood to adulthood.CareersSpecial education teachers of students with severe and multiple disabilities meet the needs of their students by engaging in a wide variety of responsibilities. As a special education teacher, you will:Provide academic instruction, Conduct educational assessments, Develop educational plans, Create behavior intervention plans, Consult with general education teachers, Coordinate educational meetings, Manage educational records, Meet with parents.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts showing a grade point average of “B” or better (3.0 on a 4.0 scale).