Disability & Psychoeducational Studies Degrees

Undergraduate Majors

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Deaf Studies, B.S.E.

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. 
 

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Rehabilitation Studies & Services, B.S.E.

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.

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Special Education Mild to Moderate Disabilities, B.S.E.

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.

Undergraduate Minors & Certificates

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American Sign Language, Minor

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.
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Special Education & Rehabilitation, Minor

If you are passionate about helping people with disabilities achieve their goals while also removing barriers in our communities, a minor in Special Education & Rehabilitation could be for you. This minor introduces general knowledge in the areas of rehabilitation, Deaf studies, and special education.

Graduate Programs

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Applied Behavior Analysis, M.A.

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. 

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Counselor Education and Supervision, Graduate Minor

The Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) minor is designed to introduce students to the complexities of multiple or co-occurring disabilities, including the co-occurrence of mental and physical disorders in the same person. With an emphasis on resilience and well-being, the minor is grounded in holistic, integrative, and trauma-informed care with awareness of social determinants of health as nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes. 

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Rehabilitation, Mental Health, and Counseling (RMHC)

The MA and PhD degree programs prepare students to become professional counselors, counselor educators, clinical supervisors, and national leaders and advocates. Across our MA and PhD degrees is a philosophy and practice of trauma-informed care, social justice, social determinants of health, and integrative care.

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School Psychology, Ed.S.

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).

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School Psychology, Graduate Minor

Students who are enrolled in a University of Arizona Ph.D. program other than School Psychology are eligible to select School Psychology as their minor.

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School Psychology, Ph.D.

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.

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Special Education

Prepare to teach, advocate, supervise or plan programs for adults and children with disabilities and special abilities across a variety of fields. Choose from five specializations to identify the right path for your career.