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Earn an ASU degree while working as a paraprofessional

ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College offers degree programs that can help you earn your teaching certification, while taking your career further.

Learning path options

 

Both options are designed for working adults who have completed their lower division and general education courses.

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Traditional path

This is a two-year program designed for graduates to earn certification while gaining valuable field experience.

Available programs:

Elementary Education
Special Education
Secondary Education
Early Childhood Education

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ASU Teaching Fellows

This is a 16-month accelerated program that includes interactive, once-a-week evening courses through ASU Sync and other flexible online formats. Students meet in person to participate in monthly school-supported learning lessons.

Available programs:

Elementary Education
Special Education


ASUTF Fall 2023 Cohort

Weekly sync classes are held through Zoom on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

This cohort will meet in person on Thursdays for fall 2024: August 22, September 26, October 24 and November 2.

 

ASUTF Fall 2024 Cohort

Weekly sync classes are held through Zoom on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m. MST.

This cohort will meet in person on Wednesdays.

Fall 2024 session dates: August 28, September 25, October 23, November 20

Spring 2025 session dates: January 15, February 19, March 5, April 16

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Program details

Take classes remotely via ASU Sync

ASU Sync is an option for Arizona students to take classes in real time, remotely via Zoom. Classes are designed to foster active collaboration and discussion with top-tier faculty members and peers throughout Arizona.

Request information

Complete the form below and an enrollment counselor will contact you to discuss your options. You can also contact us anytime at ASUeducation@asu.edu or 480-965-9995. 

Learning path
Program of interest
Preferred campus location
Are you currently working in a school district?

Upcoming events for paraprofessionals

 
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Questions?

Program details

April Holton

April Holton

Clinical Assistant Professor
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College

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Admission and next steps

Karina Cuamea, Director of Recruitment

Karina Cuamea

Director of Student Recruitment
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College

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