Program Overview

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Teacher Certification (Graduate Certificate)

The graduate certificate in teacher certification is a flexible certification program designed for students who want to obtain teaching licensure in a compressed time frame while working in a classroom or taking the traditional route for certification.

Program Description

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. Coursework may be completed over the span of three semesters, depending on the start date.

Tracks and Requirements

There are two pathways for this program:

• The alternative pathway requires students to be employed as a full-time teacher of record aligned with their certification area (elementary, secondary, or special education) before enrolling in the program.
• The traditional pathway allows students to complete an internship and student teaching placement in their certification area (elementary, secondary, or special education).

Degree Requirements

• 25 credit hours - Secondary Education Track - Physical Education, Alternative Certification
• 25 credit hours - Secondary Education Track - Physical Education, Traditional Certification
• 25 credit hours - Secondary Education Track, Alternative Certification
• 25 credit hours - Secondary Education Track, Traditional Certification
• 28 credit hours - Elementary Education Track, Alternative Certification
• 28 credit hours - Elementary Education Track, Traditional Certification
• 29 credit hours - Special Education Mild/Moderate Track, Alternative Certification
• 29 credit hours - Special Education Mild/Moderate Track, Traditional Certification

Required Core

• TEL 510 Instructional Design, Planning and Assessment (2)
• TEL 517 Creating Equitable Learning Environment: Decision Making and Action (3)

Tracks

• 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

• ELL 515 Structured English Immersion (SEI) Methods (3)

Other Requirements

• 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)

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements
• Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
• Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program
• Graduate admission application and application fee
• Official transcripts
• Professional resume
• Personal statement
• Proof of English proficiency

Additional Application Information

• TOEFL: Applicants must have a score of at least 90 on the internet-based test (iBT), with scores of 22-30 on the speaking and written portions
• IELTS: Applicants must have an overall band score of at least 6.5, and speaking and writing portions need to be at least 6.5

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College 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).

Professional Licensure

ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state.