Program offered is a Master.

The Master of Education in Elementary Education (Eligible for Institutional Recommendation) program is designed for any individual interested in the education of children in Grades K-8 who is seeking teacher certification. The format and courses of this regionally accredited and Arizona-approved program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge that the teacher candidate will possess upon graduation. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, philosophy, methodology, and curriculum development. All courses are directly aligned with the Arizona Professional Teacher Standards, the Interstate New Teacher Support and Assessment Consortium principles, and/or the Council for Exceptional Children standards, as well as to the standards of applicable specialized professional associations. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through more than 100 hours of observational and practice-based experiences, and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component. These educational settings must be state-certified environments and mentor teachers must be fully certified. Teacher candidates are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. Furthermore, teacher candidates should consult the Academic Catalog, University Policy Handbook, and an academic counselor to obtain information regarding current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program. Graduates of the Master of Education in Elementary Education program are prepared to become informed educators in public and private schools and other settings requiring a teaching credential.