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Elementary Teacher Certificate

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Already have a bachelor’s degree? No matter your major, you may qualify for our Post-Degree Teacher Education program that will prepare you to lead your own K-8 classroom in Arizona. Through engaging coursework and real-world experience, you’ll build the knowledge and confidence to create inclusive, supportive and effective learning environments for K-8 students.

Want to get started right away? Choose the Intern Pathway and begin teaching in your own classroom, with a full salary, while earning your certification. You may also be eligible for a scholarship that waives tuition in exchange for teaching in Arizona public schools.

What You Will Learn

  • How children learn, grow, and develop in all areas
  • Inclusive strategies to support diverse backgrounds and needs
  • How to manage classrooms, plan lessons and assess progress
  • Creative ways to make core subjects meaningful and accessible
  • How to use technology and digital tools to enhance learning

Explore more skills in the course catalog.

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Program At a Glance

  • Length of Program

    2 years (full-time)

  • Study Methods

    In Person | Online

  • Desert Vista Campus

  • Title IV Financial Aid eligible Also eligible for Arizona Teacher’s Academy funding, which covers tuition and fees for in-state students for two years.
  • Transfer Options Available
  • This program has additional admission requirements
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Teach While You Earn — Online

With the Intern Pathway, you have the option to keep teaching in your own classroom and earn a full salary while completing your certification — all through flexible, fully online courses. Build your teaching skills and your career at the same time.

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"Taking an alternative pathway definitely helped make the decision easier because it did not hinder my routines at home and my commitment to my family. Also, it allowed me to teach every day and still have a job and practice teaching and learning and try to apply what I was learning online with what I’m doing in class."
Aya
Elementary Teacher Certification - Post Degree Certificate

Support When You Need It

Not sure if this is the right path for you? Schedule an appointment with an advisor to:

  • Discuss program options and pathways to a bachelor’s degree
  • Learn about funding and financial aid
  • Get personalized guidance to reach your goals
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This Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Education. See Approval Information for more details.
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