The graduate certificate in teacher certification is a flexible, alternative certification program designed for students who want to obtain teaching licensure in a compressed time frame while working in a classroom.
Through online courses, video-based teaching observations and supportive coaching, the certificate qualifies as a pathway to Arizona teacher certification in elementary education or secondary education. Coursework may be completed over the span of two or three semesters, depending on start date.
This program requires students to be employed as a full-time teacher of record aligned with their certification area (elementary or secondary) before enrolling in the program.
Students in this certificate program can choose to transfer credits to a Master of Education in elementary education or a Master of Education in secondary education within three years of earning the graduate certificate.
Graduates earn an institutional recommendation for Elementary Education, K-8 or Secondary Education, 6-12 through the Arizona Department of Education. If you desire to teach in a public school in the state of Arizona, you must pass the appropriate Arizona educator exams: National Evaluation Series or Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments.
To be eligible for secondary education certification in Arizona, students must:
This program may also lead to licensure in other states. Learn more about professional licensure: https://admission.asu.edu/academics/licensure
ASU offers programs that lead to professional licensure with the state of Arizona and may allow graduates to be eligible for licensure in other states. Please check the professional licensure list for Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College to determine if this program meets requirements in your state. Note that not all programs within Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College lead to professional licensure. Contact our enrollment team for more information: GradEducation@asu.edu
