Special Education and Elementary Education

Bachelor of Arts in Education

The Bachelor of Arts in in Education for Special Education and Elementary Education is a dual certification program that prepares students to work with children in grades K - 12 who have mild to moderate disabilities, and in general education classrooms in grades 1 - 8.

Secondary Education

Bachelor of Arts in Education

The Bachelor of Arts in Education for Secondary Education prepares students to become educators for youth enrolled in grades 7-12.  To integrate teacher preparation with the Secondary Education requirements for an academic specialization, the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College maintains connections with academic departments across ASU.

Elementary Education: English as a Second Language /Bilingual Education

Bachelor of Arts in Education

This program gives students a firm grounding in academic content with current research and best practices, accompanied by real-world classroom experiences.

Students can expect to learn principles of language for minority education, foundations of Structured English Immersion (SEI), global awareness, and diversity in families and communities in multicultural settings, as well as the traditional teacher subjects such as math, language arts, computer literacy and natural science for students that are English language learners.

Educational Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Education

The Bachelor of Arts in Education for Educational Studies program prepares students to work with children and youth outside of traditional classrooms.

Graduates will gain a versatile degree that qualifies them for a variety of career paths working with children and youth in nonprofit or government organizations, private educational or recreational settings, or as entrepreneurs in children and youth oriented fields. This degree is also a good fit for students desiring post-graduate degrees in education or education-related fields. The Educational Studies program does not lead to teacher certification.

Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education

Bachelor of Arts in Education

The program prepares students for certification in early childhood education (birth to age 8 or through grade 3) and early childhood special education (birth to age 5). This degree incorporates early childhood special education, which is the only program of its kind in the state, and in high demand in schools.

Physical Education

Bachelor of Arts in Education

The Bachelor of Arts in Education for Physical Education program empowers aspiring teachers with the necessary skills to deliver quality K-12 physical education programs.

The program is unique in its practice-oriented focus on intensive field experiences, practical application of current knowledge, a field-tested and widely used curriculum and classroom management model, and an emphasis on current technology.