SELECT Program
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Special Education Learning Experiences for Competency in Teaching (SELECT) is sponsored by the and offered through the at Northern Arizona University. SELECT courses are recommended for teachers, administrators, related-service personnel, paraeducators, and other interested individuals.
Candidates can take SELECT classes for free as a professional growth student; seat hour certificates awarded to those who finish will be accepted by the towards the professional development requirements for certificate renewal. SELECT seat hour certificates are also accepted for salary schedule advancement/placement at certain Arizona public school districts, check with your HR department. Some SELECT courses may require textbook purchase. Please reach out to SELECT@nau.edu to inquire about possible textbook requirements for the course(s) you are interested in.
SELECT classes can be taken for university credit by professionals who are required by their school districts to have official transcripts and for those who may need to transfer hours out of state (tuition and associated fees apply).
SELECT courses are graduate-level, self-paced online classes with a weekly time commitment. We suggest limiting to two classes per session.Ìý
Course Information
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Fall 2024 Information
Fall 2024 SELECT At-A-Glance Course Schedule
Fall 2024 SELECT At-A-Glance Course Descriptions
Spring 2025 Information
Spring 2025 SELECT At-A-Glance Course Schedule
Spring 2025 SELECT At-A-Glance Course Descriptions
Registration
There are two ways to register for SELECT courses – Professional growth (certificate of contact seat hours) OR for NAU academic credit (official transcript).
We recommend viewing our Enrollment Guidelines prior to enrolling in SELECT courses.
Register Professional Growth in Spring 2025
Registration closes two weeks before classes begin
Teaching Certificate Renewal
Please contact the Arizona Department of Education Certification Office if you have questions about renewal, the specialist assigned to answer phones is knowledgeable and helpful:
Contact AZ Department of Education Certification Office
Or visit online at
Student listserv
If you would like to be added to our student listserv, please email SELECT@nau.edu.
Please note whether you are interested in NAU academic credit or professional growth.