MAED/TED Program

College of Education Mission and Purpose

The College of Education at the University of Phoenix is guided by its own mission and purpose that directs our work with teacher candidates and professional educators. Our programs encompass the initial preparation of professional educators, graduate level degrees, and professional development courses and programs. The College of Education constantly works towards our vision. The College of Education is a leader in innovative educational solutions for developing educators, impacting K-12 students, and meeting school needs by:

  • Offering a comprehensive set of programs that recognize and address the developmental process of teaching and learning in a diverse society.
  • Employing a practitioner faculty who are recognized as experts in the educational community.
  • Using integrated technologies to impact learning.
  • Emphasizing assessment and self-assessment of teaching and learning on a continuing basis.
  • Sharing our model and best practices with our colleagues.

The Board of Directors, President, and other executive administrators of the University of Phoenix support in full the vision and mission of the College of Education.

Program description

University of Phoenix offers a teacher education program that is focused on K-12 student learning by improving the educator responsible for that learning. Candidates for this program have already earned a bachelor’s degree and wish to gain the pedagogical skills and knowledge that will assist them in becoming competent and effective educators. The program leads to initial teacher licensure and a Master of Arts in Education degree.

The teacher preparation program has been designed to connect teacher learning directly to K-12 curriculum standards and, therefore, classroom learning. Assignments and experiences are grounded in the K-12 classroom so that the candidate can immediately understand how to impact their own students’ learning. Teacher candidates who complete the program will understand and have experience in:

  • Teaching in Diverse Environments
  • Learning Theory
  • School Law and Ethics
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Design and Assessment
  • Instructional Strategies
  • State and National Standards
  • Literacy
  • Family and Community Collaboration
  • Technology