Elementary Education and Special Education (BAEE/SPED)

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Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education

With a bachelor’s degree in this field, you will be prepared to:

  • Synthesize relevant theories and educational practices to create, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate instruction that meets the needs of individual learners
     
  • Collaborate with others to create and manage a safe, equitable, and inclusive learning environment for diverse learners
     
  • Collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, and community members in a way that demonstrates professional and ethical standards of behavior

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A Good Education Can Change Anyone. A Good Teacher Can Change Anything.

Open the minds of some of Arizona’s youngest learners with a degree in elementary education and special education!

This exciting, new program will prepare you for a rewarding career in education and help you develop a deep knowledge of human development, teaching and learning theories and strategies, and inclusive educational practices for diverse learners.

You have knowledge and passion thanks to the teachers that inspired you—now, get the quality education and training you need to become a certified teacher! 

This program is offered at Glendale Community College, Paradise Valley Community College, and Rio Salado College, but up to 65 credits may be taken at any of the Maricopa Community Colleges.

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Why Pursue Your Bachelor’s Degree with Us?

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Affordable

Get the same quality education for a fraction of what it would cost at a 4-year university.

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Personalized

Small class sizes and personalized support from your faculty and staff.

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Flexible

Choose from in-person or online—we have a program that fits your needs.

College Offered

Choose from Three of Our Community Colleges

You are unique and so are your needs. That’s why we’re offering this program at Glendale Community College,
Paradise Valley Community College and Rio Salado College. Select a college that suits you.

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College Class Modality Credits Benefits
Glendale Community College
6000 W. Olive Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302
Classes are offered in person and online 120 Full campus experience
Paradise Valley Community College
18401 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Classes are offered in person 120 Full campus experience
Rio Salado College
2323 W. 14th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Classes are offered online 120 Online

 

More Information

Tina Franklin

Education Advisor

Glendale Community College

tina.franklin@gccaz.edu

Margarita Leyva

Student Services Analyst

Paradise Valley Community College

margarita.leyva@paradisevalley.edu

Field of Interest Advisors

BAEE.info@riosalado.edu

  • Students in this 120-credit hour program will complete coursework in professionalism, educational psychology, classroom management, science of reading, teaching (social studies, science, language arts, mathematics), exceptional learners, fine arts in educational settings, language development and disorders, educational trends, and law and policy.

     
  • General education courses for this program explore broad foundational knowledge and essential skills to prepare students to contribute to society through personal, social, and professional interactions with others.

     
  • This program includes field-based experiences and student teaching in elementary and special education.

With a bachelor’s degree in this field, you will be qualified for an Arizona teaching certificate for elementary school (K-8) and mild-moderate special education and prepared to pursue a career as a special education teacher and elementary school teacher.

Classes Start Fall 2023 Semester

Mesa Community College

Mesa Community College

Mesa Community College


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