Elementary Education Certificate

(Kindergarten - Grade 8)

The Arizona Department of Education, Teacher Certification Unit, requires the following for Elementary Teacher Certification*:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Forty-five semester hours of education courses from an accredited institution, including at least eight semester hours of practicum* in grades K - 8. Two years of verified teaching experience in grades pre-kindergarten - 8 may substitute for the practicum.

Passing score on the ATPA Elementary Professional Knowledge Exam

Passing score on the ATPA Elementary Education Subject Knowledge Exam

Course	Title	Credit
RDG 513	Elementary Reading Methods	3
EDU 571**	Growing and Learning Theories	3
EDU 574	Assessment and Evaluation	3
HIS 500	Arizona Constitution	1
HIS 501	United States Constitution 1	1
MED 500**	Methods of Teaching Elementary Language Arts	3
MED 503**	Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Studies	3
MED 506**	Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics	3
MED 509**	Methods of Teaching Elementary Science	3
VTE-ED 510	Curriculum and Instruction	3
VTE-ED 530	Secondary Methods for Classroom Teachers	3
VTE-ED 570**	Education Foundations	3
VTE-ED 578	Classroom Management	3

 

*Please note that the coursework outlined on this page is only applicable to those who have the teaching experience necessary to waive student teaching. If you are unable to waive student teaching, you must enroll in the Teacher Education Program (TED) to meet certification requirements.

**Classes are only available in Phoenix.

For dates and locations of course offerings, please see the course catalog. For ease of use, the catalog is organized alphabetically by course title and by calendar dates. The catalog also includes course descriptions, to best identify the courses to fit your needs.

If you would like more information on courses that interest you, click here to complete a Request for Information form, and a counselor will contact you.