Secondary Education Certificate

Grade 7 - Grade 12

The Arizona State Department of Education requires the following*:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Thirty semester hours of education course work from an accredited institution to include at least eight semester hours of practicum* in grades 7 - 12. Two years of verified teaching experience in grades 7 - post-secondary may substitute for the eight semester hours of practicum.

VPassing score on the ATPA Secondary Professional Knowledge Exam

Passing Score on one or more of the ATPA Subject Knowledge Examinations. If a Subject Knowledge Exam is unavailable for an approved area, then the applicant must have twenty-four semester hours in the approved area from an accredited institution.

Course	Title	Credit
EDU 571	Growing and Learning Theories	3
EDU 574	Assessment and Evaluation	3
EDU580	Organization and Administration	3
HIS 500	Arizona Constitution	1
HIS 501	United States Constitution 1	1
VTE-ED 510	Curriculum and Instruction	3
VTE-ED 530**	Secondary Methods for Classroom Teachers	3
VTE-ED 370**	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.