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TEACH FOR AMERICA, TEACH FOR AMERICA OR TEACH ME, Teacher, edugte, mac, teachers college
No matter where you're located, you can earn your master's degree and prepare to educate learners in grades K-8. Remote coursework paired with in-person professional experiences will prepare you to obtain teacher certification and thrive in the high-demand field of elementary education.
Program
description
Degree awarded:
MEd
Elementary Education (Teacher Certification)
The Master of Education program in elementary education with a concentration in teacher certification is for those who already hold a bachelor's degree in any field and want to become licensed to teach grades K-8. The program builds on connections between educational design and decision-making and is designed to foster strong professional growth and leadership development.
The program of study is flexible, and students can complete it within five semesters with the appropriate professional experience placements. Students can also enroll part-time over additional semesters.
Faculty actively engage in the educational research community, bringing new and relevant knowledge into the program. Students engage in their own research through an applied project capstone experience, deepening their knowledge and improving their practice through research, critical evaluation and application of education concepts.
A series of professional experiences assist students in developing a thorough understanding of teaching and learning as they apply knowledge from their coursework in varied school settings. Individualized guidance through the clinical framework provides students with the support they need to become effective educators.
This program offers two routes leading to Arizona teacher certification:
In the traditional certification route, students complete three professional experiences: two internships and one student teaching.
The alternative certification route provides an alternative pathway to teacher certification for individuals who are currently employed full-time by a school as a teacher of record. To qualify, individuals must secure a full-time teaching position in an approved K-8 placement. Students complete three professional experiences in the alternative pathway.
The coursework is the same in both certification routes and culminates in a research project in which students apply what they have learned to address a problem of practice or a topic related to education.
Graduates earn an institutional recommendation from ASU that is recognized by the Arizona Department of Education for teacher certification in Elementary Education, K-8. To teach in an Arizona public school, graduates must pass the appropriate Arizona educator exams: National Evaluation Series or Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments.
At a glance
College/school:
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
Location:
Online
STEM-OPT
extension eligible:
No
Accelerated program options
This program allows students to obtain both
a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little
as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus
master's degree programs are designed for
high-achieving students who want the opportunity
to share undergraduate coursework with graduate
coursework to accelerate completion of their
master's degree. These programs feature the same
high quality curriculum taught by ASU's
world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated
bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Learn
more about this program
Undergraduate advisor
Becca Nguyen
480-965-5555
MLFCThrive@asu.edu
Graduate advisor
Amber Mesko
602-496-1397
gradedprep@asu.edu
General contact
480-965-5555
GradEdPrep@asu.edu
Learn
more about this program
Undergraduate advisor
Becca Nguyen
480-965-5555
MLFCThrive@asu.edu
Graduate advisor
Amber Mesko
602-496-1397
GradEdPrep@asu.edu
General contact
877-326-6744
GradEdPrep@asu.edu
Learn
more about this program
Undergraduate advisor
Becca Nguyen
480-965-5555
MLFCThrive@asu.edu
Graduate advisor
Amber Mesko
602-496-1397
Amber.Mesko@asu.edu
General contact
877-326-6744
GradEdPrep@asu.edu
Students typically receive
approval to pursue the accelerated master's
during the junior year of their bachelor's degree
program. Interested students can learn about
eligibility requirements and
how to apply
Degree requirements
33 credit hours including the required applied project course (EED 593) - Alternative Certification, or
33 credit hours including the required applied project course (EED 593) - Traditional Certification
Required Core (5 credit hours)
TEL 510 Instructional Design, Planning and Assessment (2)
TEL 517 Creating Equitable Learning Environment: Decision Making and Action (3)
Concentration (16 credit hours)
EED 529 Science Teaching Methods for Elementary School (2)
EED 532 Literacy Methods of Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners (3)
EED 534 Social Studies Methods and the Arts (2)
EED 537 K-8 Mathematics Methods and Assessment (3)
TEL 502 Exploration of Education: Child/Adolescent Development and Foundations of Special Education (3)
TEL 531 Foundations of Literacy: The Science of Reading (3)
SEI Endorsement (3 credit hours)
ELL 515 Structured English Immersion (SEI) Methods (3)
Other Requirements (6 credit hours)
6 credit hours of Alternative Certification Pathway courses, or
6 credit hours of Traditional Certification Pathway courses
Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
EED 593 Applied Project (3)
Additional Curriculum Information
Students select one of the alternative certification or traditional certification pathways.
Alternative pathway students choose six credit hours of apprentice teaching as their other required coursework from a pre-approved list. Students switching routes from traditional certification may substitute student teaching for two credits of apprentice teaching with permission from the program.
Traditional pathway students complete six credit hours from internship and student teaching as their other required coursework from a pre-approved list. At least two credits must be internship and at least two credits must be student teaching. Students switching routes from alternative certification may substitute apprentice teaching for student teaching with permission from the program.
Students should see the academic unit for the appropriate other requirements and elective coursework. If a student plans to switch pathways mid-program, the student must reach out to the academic unit for appropriate advisement.
Admission
requirements
General university admission
requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants
International
applicants
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
three letters of recommendation
personal statement
resume
IVP fingerprint clearance card issued by the state of Arizona
proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. The following are accepted to meet this requirement:
TOEFL: Applicants must have a TOEFL iBT® score of 4.5, or a score of 90 (taken at a testing center) if taken before January 21, 2026, with scores of 21-30 on the speaking and written portions. ASU's institutional code is 4007. Only electronic copies of scores are accepted.
IELTS: Applicants must have an overall band score of at least 6.5 (6=Competent User, 7=Good User). No institutional code is needed.
The personal statement should describe the personal and professional goals that motivated the applicant to apply to the program, and explain what led the applicant to this career path and how they will excel as an educator. The admission committee pays particular attention to the quality of writing and ideas expressed in the personal statement.
The professional resume should be one to two pages and include relevant personal, professional, educational and community activities.
The personal statement and professional resume should be prepared in one of the following file formats: MS Word (.doc), rich text (.rtf), Portable Document Format (.pdf), or text (.txt).
The letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can speak to the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program.
Tuition information
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for program descriptions and to request more information.
Career opportunities
Graduates are highly sought-after teachers in public, charter and private education institutions. They possess skills in teaching, conducting research, utilizing technology and collaborating in teams --- all of which prepare them to succeed in educational careers working with learners in grades K-8.
Professional licensure
ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the
ASU professional licensure
webpage.
Contact information
Division for Advancing Educator Preparation
ED 118
GraduateEducation@asu.edu
480-965-5555
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite
the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn
a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for
some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible
for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue
the accelerated master's during the junior year of their
bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about
eligibility requirements and
how to apply
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or
professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two
diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work
with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more
than one college and provide opportunities for students to take
advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon
graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma
conferred by two colleges.
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The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced
tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify.
Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information:
Students from western states who select this major may be eligible for a
reduced nonresident tuition rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition
plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on
the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program
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A minor is an approved, coherent focus of academic study in a single
discipline, other than the student's major, involving substantially fewer
hours of credit than a corresponding major. Certain major and minor
combinations may be deemed inappropriate either by the college or department
of the major or minor.
This is only the first required math course. This program may contain
additional math courses; See Curriculum for details.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor
of math courses required.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor
of math courses required. Courses included in the General level: MAT 142
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor
of math courses required. Courses included in the Moderate level: MAT 117, MAT
119, MAT 170, MAT 210, SOS 101, CPI 200
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor
of math courses required. Courses included in the Substantial level: MAT 251,
MAT 265. MAT 266, MAT 267, MAT 270, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 274, MAT 275
Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two
diplomas. ASU offers students two ways to earn concurrent degrees: by choosing
a predetermined combination or creating their own combination. Predetermined
combinations have a single admissions application and one easy to follow major
map. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your
academic advisor. Either way, concurrent degrees allow students to pursue
their own personal or professional interests.
Concurrent degree programs are specially designed academic programs which
provide high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity to complete two
distinct but complementary bachelor degrees at the same time. Students must
meet minimum admissions standards for both programs and be accepted
individually by both colleges offering the concurrent program.
Concurrent degree programs are specially designed academic programs which
provide high-achieving graduate students the opportunity to complete two
distinct but complementary graduate degrees at the same time. Students must
meet minimum admissions standards for both programs and be accepted
individually by both colleges offering the concurrent program.
Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for
high-achieving undergraduate students who want the opportunity to share
undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of
their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum
taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for
high-achieving undergraduate students who want the opportunity to share
undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of
their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum
taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a
regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be
mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa
documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application
materials as soon as possible for consideration.
A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be
received by Graduate Admissions by the deadline date. Applications that are
incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that
are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the
priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted
after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were
completed and on a space available basis. An application is complete after all
materials are received by Graduate Admissions.
The 24-Month STEM OPT Extension is an additional benefit from United States
Citizenship and Immigration Services that allows international students in F-1
status who receive a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in an approved
STEM field to apply for a 24-month extension of their standard 12-month
Post-OPT period, twice in a lifetime. This allows international students the
opportunity to gain additional off-campus work experience in their field of
study after completion of course studies and Post-OPT. The OPT extension does
not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.