Arizona State University Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation 15 courses 25 total credits
If you want to obtain teaching licensure in a compressed time frame while working in a classroom or taking the traditional route for certification, the graduate certificate in teacher certification is a flexible certification program designed for you. Through online courses, video-based teaching observations and supportive coaching, the certificate qualifies as a pathway to Arizona teacher certification in elementary education, secondary education or special education (mild or moderate). Coursework may be completed over the span of three semesters, depending on the start date. There are two pathways for this program: The alternative pathway requires you to be employed as a full-time teacher of record, also known as an apprentice teacher, aligned with your certification area (elementary, secondary or special education) before enrolling in the program. The traditional pathway allows you to complete an internship and student teaching placement in your certification area (elementary, secondary or special education). You can choose to transfer credit hours to a Master of Education program in elementary education, an MEd program in secondary education, or an MEd program in special education within three years of starting the graduate certificate program. You earn an institutional recommendation for Elementary Education, K-8; Secondary Education, 6-12; or Special Education, K-12 Mild/Moderate Disabilities through the Arizona Department of Education. To be eligible for an elementary, secondary or special education certification in Arizona, you must: pass the appropriate Arizona educator subject knowledge exam and the professional knowledge exam offered through the National Evaluation Series or Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessmentsor hold a conferred bachelor's or master's degree with the content area listed in the degree title and receive a passing score on the professional knowledge exam offered through the National Evaluation Series or Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments
| Required Core | 5 credits |
| Other Requirements | 4 credits |
| Total Credits | 25 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TEL 510 | Instructional Design, Planning and Assessment | 2 |
| TEL 517 | Creating Equitable Learning Environment: Decision Making and Action | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 5 credits | |
Tracks (13, 16, or 17 credit hours depending on track to certification)
Elementary Education Track (16) Secondary Education Track, Traditional or Alternative Certification (13) Secondary Education Track - Physical Education Traditional or Alternative Certification (13) Special Education Mild/Moderate Track, Traditional or Alternative Certification (17)
SEI Endorsement (3 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELL 515 | Structured English Immersion (SEI) Methods | 3 |
Other Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EED 557 | Internship I | 2 |
| EED 571 | Apprentice Teaching I | 2 |
| EED 574 | Apprentice Teaching II | 2 |
| EED 578 | Residency/Student Teaching in Elementary Education | 2 |
| SED 557 | Internship I | 2 |
| SED 571 | Apprentice Teaching I | 2 |
| SED 574 | Apprentice Teaching II | 2 |
| SED 578 | Student Teaching | 2 |
| SPE 556 | Internship I | 2 |
| SPE 571 | Apprentice Teaching I | 2 |
| SPE 574 | Apprentice Teaching II | 2 |
| SPE 578 | Student Teaching | 2 |
| Total Other Requirements | 4 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
The courses for the track and other requirements depend on the student's track and route to certification (traditional or alternative). If a student is on the alternative path for certification and moves over to a traditional path, they may be able to substitute student teaching for apprentice teaching with program approval.
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