Arizona State University Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation 6 courses 90 total credits
The 90-credit Bachelor of Education program with a concentration in elementary education provides you a focused and efficient pathway as an aspiring K-8 teacher who wants to enter the classroom as soon as possible, even as it maintains the high standards of a traditional education degree. You'll receive a blend of rigorous coursework with scaffolded, hands-on classroom experiences that prepares you to design engaging lessons, manage classrooms effectively, and meet the needs of all learners. You develop a deep understanding of child development, learning theories and instructional design while acquiring strong content knowledge across English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. A central emphasis of the program is developing expertise in literacy instruction through research-based systematic phonics, language and literacy development and evidence-based reading practices. You, the teacher candidate, learn to apply differentiated strategies for reading assessment, intervention and remediation to support learners of varying ages and abilities, including students with dyslexia. Professional preparation begins early and continues throughout the program, as you spend increasing amounts of time in elementary classrooms under the guidance of experienced mentor teachers. These field experiences culminate in a full-time student teaching placement in which you assume full classroom responsibilities, applying your developed skills in instructional planning, classroom management and assessment. This innovative degree equips you to create inclusive, supportive and engaging classroom environments that foster academic growth, confidence and a love of learning. With its timeline and reduced cost, the program provides you a high-quality, efficient pathway to enter the teaching profession and make an immediate impact. You'll earn an institutional recommendation from ASU for Arizona teacher certification in K-8 Elementary Education, and an endorsement in Structured English Immersion, PreK-12, from the Arizona Department of Education. To teach in an Arizona public school, you must pass the appropriate Arizona educator exams: National Evaluation Series or Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments. ASU Sync This program is also offered via ASU Sync for students at Arizona Western College and Gila Community College. ASU Sync enables you to attend live classes remotely via Zoom. Classes are designed to foster active collaboration and discussion in real time with faculty and peers. As an ASU Sync student, you must reside in Arizona throughout the duration of the program due to state regulations and student teaching placement requirements. If you have F-1 or J-1 immigration status, you should speak with an advisor about other options to complete this program. Students with F-1 or J-1 immigration status are not permitted to complete courses via Sync. Arizona Western College and Gila Community College students should apply to the West Valley campus and meet with an academic advisor once admitted to schedule classes via ASU Sync. GI Bill® benefitsThis new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. You can find more information about education benefits offered by VA at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
| Total Credits | 90 credits |
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