Academic college: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation (effective Fall 2025, name changing from Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College). This Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE) program prepares students to become certified special education teachers. It focuses on equipping future educators with the skills to teach children and youth with diverse learning needs, including disabilities, in various K-12 settings. The curriculum is practice-oriented, integrating extensive field experiences with both general and special education methods courses. It emphasizes understanding different classroom environments and programming responsibilities for children with disabilities, with a focus on professional development, practical application of current theory, and educational technologies. ASU's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is internationally ranked for the quality of its teacher preparation programs and consistently ranks high in U.S. News & World Report rankings for graduate education programs, including Special Education (ranked #15 in 2025 for Masters programs). ASU began as an institution for training teachers and is a highly ranked public university with a world-leading drive for innovation. Tempe is ASU's historic and largest campus, home to hundreds of degree programs, first-rate research facilities, and a vibrant, energetic atmosphere.

Graduates are prepared to become certified special education teachers and are eligible for K-12 special education cross-categorical certification in Arizona. Graduates can also pursue dual certification in elementary education or a specific content area for secondary education. Career options include: Special Education Teacher (K-12), Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (with specific track), Education Resource Specialist, Interventionist, Curriculum Developer, Child Care Provider, Tutor, Professional Development Leader. With advanced training (e.g., Master's degree), graduates can pursue roles in school administration, curriculum and instructional design, counseling, or physical education. The program emphasizes professional development, practical application, and prepares graduates to collaborate effectively with families and colleagues. Note: This specific BAE program is not STEM-OPT extension eligible according to ASU's degree pages.

Arizona State University is a highly ranked public university known for its world-leading drive for innovation. It is consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students. The Tempe Campus is ASU's historic and largest campus, offering a vast array of degree programs, first-rate research facilities, and a vibrant "energetic city" feel. The degree is taught in ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, which is internationally ranked for the quality of its teacher preparation programs (e.g., #20 overall among graduate colleges of education in 2025 U.S. News & World Report, with specific specialties like Special Education ranking #15). ASU has a rich history of training teachers. The program includes extensive professional experiences (internships, residencies) providing hands-on learning, and offers opportunities for global experiences through study abroad to understand diverse educational systems.