Special Education, MAEd, and Education Specialist Credential (ESN or MMSN)
Campus Locations:
Azusa
High Desert
Murrieta
Orange County
Equip Every Learner for Success.
Earn your Master of Arts in Education: Special Education with an Education Specialist Credential in either Extensive Support Needs (ESN) or Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) at Azusa Pacific University. Designed for working educators, this program prepares you to meet the unique needs of students across the support spectrum. Whether you’re helping students with complex needs or guiding those with mild to moderate learning differences, you’ll gain the skills, strategies, and experience to foster academic growth and inclusion. Learn from seasoned educators in a supportive, Christ-centered environment.
Program Benefits
- Choose between ESN or MMSN credential pathways based on your calling
- Graduate in as little as 18-24 months, depending on your chosen track
- Hands-on preparation for lesson adaptation, IEP development, and behavior support
- Learn to collaborate effectively with general education teachers
- Experience faith-integrated instruction from faculty with real-world expertise
Program Benefits
- Choose between ESN or MMSN credential pathways based on your calling
- Graduate in as little as 18-24 months, depending on your chosen track
- Hands-on preparation for lesson adaptation, IEP development, and behavior support
- Learn to collaborate effectively with general education teachers
- Experience faith-integrated instruction from faculty with real-world expertise
God First Since 1899
Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California, that offers more than 150 degree options from bachelor’s to doctorate.
