Elementary Education, Certificate

About This Program

In the certificate program in elementary education, you prepare to work with children in grades K-8 in an educational setting. This certificate program can be added only to the following majors, granting you eligibility for dual teaching certificates when you complete your Bachelor of Arts in Education program: BAE in secondary education BAE in special education You engage in innovative coursework grounded in theory-based strategies and evidence-based practices for teaching. Coursework is designed to support the development of instructional competencies, professional skills, content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in mathematics, science, English language arts and social studies. This program has a strong focus on teaching and learning practices that foster equitable access and outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse students, and learners with special needs and exceptionalities. When you add this certificate to a bachelor's degree listed above, you're eligible to earn an institutional recommendation from ASU for Arizona teacher certification in Elementary Education, K-8, as recognized by 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. Format optionThis program is also offered via ASU Sync. 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. If you have F-1 or J-1 immigration status, you're not permitted to complete courses via Sync and should speak with an advisor about other options to complete this program. If you're seeking to use GI Bill® benefits for ASU Sync programs, you should contact the Pat Tillman Veterans Center regarding certain limitations. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

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