Graduate Certificate Teacher Certification at Arizona State University

If you want to obtain teaching licensure in a compressed time frame while working in a classroom or taking the traditional route for certification, the graduate certificate in teacher certification is a flexible certification program designed for you. Through online courses, video-based teaching observations and supportive coaching, the certificate qualifies as a pathway to Arizona teacher certification in elementary education, secondary education or special education (mild or moderate).

Faculty: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation  |  Department: Division for Advancing Educator Preparation  |  Duration: 25 credit hours  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

25 credit hours - Secondary Education Track - Physical Education, Alternative Certification, or 25 credit hours - Secondary Education Track - Physical Education, Traditional Certification, or 25 credit hours - Secondary Education Track, Alternative Certification, or 25 credit hours - Secondary Education Track, Traditional Certification, or 28 credit hours - Elementary Education Track, Alternative Certification, or 28 credit hours - Elementary Education Track, Traditional Certification, or 29 credit hours - Special Education Mild/Moderate Track, Alternative Certification, or 29 credit hours - Special Education Mild/Moderate Track, Traditional Certification Required Core (5 credit hours) TEL 510 Instructional Design, Planning and Assessment (2) TEL 517 Creating Equitable Learning Environment: Decision Making and Action (3) Tracks (13, 16, or 17 credit hours depending on track to certification) Elementary Education Track (16) Secondary Education Track, Traditional or Alternative Certification (13) Secondary Education Track - Physical Education Traditional or Alternative Certification (13) Special Education Mild/Moderate Track, Traditional or Alternative Certification (17) SEI Endorsement (3 credits) ELL 515 Structured English Immersion (SEI) Methods (3) Other Requirements (4 credit hours) EED 557 Internship I (2) EED 571 Apprentice Teaching I (2) EED 574 Apprentice Teaching II (2) EED 578 Residency/Student Teaching in Elementary Education (2) SED 557 Internship I (2) SED 571 Apprentice Teaching I (2) SED 574 Apprentice Teaching II (2) SED 578 Residency/Student Teaching in Secondary Education (2) SPE 556 Internship I (2) SPE 571 Apprentice Teaching I (2) SPE 574 Apprentice Teaching II (2) SPE 578 Residency/Student Teaching in Special Education (2) Additional Curriculum Information The courses for the track and other requirements depend on the student's track and route to certification (traditional or alternative).

Career pathways

Graduates are highly sought-after teachers in public, charter and private education institutions. Students gain skills in teaching, using technology and collaborating in teams, all of which prepare them to succeed in a career educating learners in elementary education (grades K-8) or secondary education (grades 6-12).

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