BAE Special Education at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Special educator are curious about how people learn and develop throughout their lifespan. As a special educator, you can make a difference in the lives of children and families. A special education degree with mild/moderate teacher certification prepares you to understand human diversity, communicate effectively and develop problem-solving skills that support your success and that of others.

Faculty: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation | Department: Division for Advancing Educator Preparation | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses TEL 310 Instructional Design and Planning: Instructional Thought and Action TEL 317 Instructional Thought and Action: Learning Environment and Management TEL 318 Instructional Thought and Action: Assessment for Learning TEL 331 Foundations of Literacy: The Science of Reading TEL 340 Families, Communities and Cultures: Cultivating Networks of Culturally Responsive Relationships TEL 370 Professional Educator Series: Building a Professional Network What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Business Professor Growth: 5.9% Median Salary: $99,080 Learn more Education Professor Growth: 2.5% Median Salary: $75,350 Learn more Elementary Special Education Teacher Growth: -0.4% Median Salary: $65,120 Learn more High School Special Education Teacher Growth: -0.2% Median Salary: $74,260 Learn more Instructional Specialist Growth: 1.6% Median Salary: $77,440 Learn more Kindergarten Special Education Teacher Growth: -0.4% Median Salary: $65,120 Learn more Middle School Special Education Teacher Growth: -0.4% Median Salary: $66,810 Learn more School Principal Growth: -0.3% Median Salary: $105,870 Learn more Social Services Director Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $80,390 Learn more Special Education Generalist Growth: 1.9% Median Salary: $76,580 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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