Secondary Education Certification Only - Arizona

Arizona Secondary Education certification only (grades 6-12) is available as a post-baccalaureate  undergraduate program. Students must complete coursework in a secondary subject area approved by the state as well as professional knowledge and secondary methods courses prior to the student teaching field experience.

Prospective high school teachers learn to be sensitive and compassionate to the unique needs, challenges and learning styles of a diverse adolescent student population. They develop critical thinking skills through an analysis of educational history, philosophy and psychology; measurement and evaluation of learning; and classroom management. They gain awareness of cultural diversity and the social and political contexts of education. Students completing the secondary education certification program are prepared to serve in a variety of school settings, both public and private.

The secondary education certification programs are based on state, regional, and national licensure criteria and testing competencies. Specific subject-matter courses, developed in collaboration with lead faculty in the discipline, build connections between theory and practice. Preparations in the subject major along with education courses, including field experiences, assist in leading to certification.

The Ottawa University teacher education program is state approved in Arizona. The requirements outlined here meet certification standards for the state of Arizona. Completion of this program does not guarantee certification in other states.