Disability & Psychoeducational Studies Degrees

The US has a shortage of interpreters for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, especially those who are qualified to work in elementary and secondary schools. A Deaf Studies degree prepares students to work with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in a variety of settings, including education. Become fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and gain immersive experience as you prepare for a variety of fields working alongside diverse Deaf communities. 
 

If you are passionate about helping people achieve their goals while also removing the systemic and structural barriers in our communities, a BSE in Rehabilitation Studies and Services may be for you! This program operates on the philosophy that environmental barriers (physical, social, workplace, educational, attitudinal) cause one to be disabled, marginalized, and disconnected, and that rehabilitation is a process of empowerment in which people exercise control over their own lives. Every person has the right to be a full participant in our communities.

Learn to work with and support students and young adults with mild to moderate disabilities, including learning disabilities, developmental delays, autism, and emotional and behavioral disorders. A BSE Special Education - Mild to Moderate Disabilities prepares you to become a K-12 Special Education teacher. Students spend three semesters engaged in coursework, learning best practices in special education instruction and curriculum content.

The American Sign Language (ASL) minor is designed to introduce students to ASL and teach them about Deaf culture. Students will learn ASL through the core coursework of the program and will gain a deeper understanding of Deaf studies through elective courses.
 

The University of Arizona online program delivers a flexible but rigorous online education for students interested working with people who need to improve communication, social and adaptive skills. Our program prepares students to provide evidence-based services in applied behavior analysis in clinical, school, and home setting. 

As part of a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and land grant university, we prioritize serving diverse communities by preparing professional counselors to acknowledge the role of privilege and oppression, address systemic barriers, and promote social justice. Through rigorous academic training, culturally responsive practice, and community engagement, our program empowers our students and graduates to advocate for and support the well-being of all individuals, particularly those from historically marginalized populations.

The Counselor Education & Supervision Ph.D. program is designed to prepare students for positions of leadership in counselor education and research. The goal of the program is to prepare counselor educators and supervisors who identify as professional counselors and who are knowledgeable in all areas of applicable CACREP standards.

The School Psychology Ed.S. program provides a comprehensive and integrated curriculum that prepares students to become Nationally Certified School Psychologists (NCSPs). With this educational specialist degree, an individual can practice school psychology in the great majority of school systems in the United States. The program, which leads to Arizona certification, is available in two locations: Tucson (Main Campus) and Chandler (UA Chandler).

The School Psychology Ph.D. program is designed to prepare students for leadership positions in school psychology and related disciplines. More specifically, it is designed to prepare graduates for positions of leadership that involve applying psychological principles to improve student outcomes. Students in the program are provided with a range of training and research opportunities that aim to increase their competence in school psychology and their ability to function as effective professionals who collaborate well with individuals from different disciplines and celebrate diversity.