University of Phoenix College of Education 11 courses 27 total credits
The Graduate Initial Teacher Certificate-Elementary Education is a graduate level certificate program intended for students with no prior teaching experience for the elementary education teacher license in Arizona. The certificate program blends academic theory with relevant coursework, field experiences and student teaching, the curriculum is designed to align with national standards. The Graduate Initial Teacher Certificate/Elementary Education (CERT/G-ELM) is an Arizona-based program for teacher licensure that provides the academic preparation to apply for initial teacher certification in select states. Educator licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates located in a state that does not provide a direct path to licensure will be required to obtain Arizona certification first, prior to seeking licensure in their home-state as an out-of-state prepared candidate enrolled in a state-approved preparation program. The Arizona certification process requires candidates to obtain Arizona fingerprint clearance and pass all Arizona-specific licensure requirements including any Arizona specific coursework or exams (or home state equivalents if recognized by Arizona Department of Education). After obtaining an Arizona educator license, candidates may be required to complete testing or other additional certification requirements in their home-state, at additional cost to obtain state licensure there. Program requirements may change based upon state agency licensure requirements and they can be found on the teacher licensure page, found here:
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