{"id":156,"date":"2017-08-04T17:58:03","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T17:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/teaching-and-learning\/?page_id=156"},"modified":"2024-08-05T12:51:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T19:51:54","slug":"med-elementary-education-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/department-teaching-learning\/med-elementary-education-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Elementary Education &#8211; Certification, Master of Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This program was intentionally designed to lead to licensure or certification in the state of Arizona. For information regarding how the curricular requirements for this degree program align to licensure or certification requirements in other states, see <a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/compliance-and-authorization\/professional-licensure-by-state\/\">https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/compliance-and-authorization\/professional-licensure-by-state\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of this education degree program<\/h3>\n<div><strong>This degree is designed to prepare you for a successful teaching career in grades K-8.<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>You will be provided the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for a career in teaching. When you graduate, your advanced degree will put you ahead of the competition in your field.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>This terminal master\u2019s degree leads to an <a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/coe\/certification-information-for-arizona\/\">Institutional Recommendation for Elementary Teacher Certification<\/a> in the State of Arizona.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>Courses include current teaching methods, practicum, and student teaching experiences, as well as courses in assessment, technology, and curriculum.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>Applicants to this program are typically those seeking a teaching career after earning an undergraduate degree in another field.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>For more class information, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/\">academic catalog<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>Learn more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.azed.gov\/educator-certification\/\">Arizona teacher certification<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Program highlights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Convenient<\/strong>\u2014complete the program statewide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blended Learning<\/strong>\u2014a well-designed combination of in-person\/online courses and connected field experiences enable expedient program completion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Affordable<\/strong>\u2014no \u201chidden\u201d program fees. Students pay the most affordable graduate tuition in the state and financial aid is available to those who qualify.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relevant<\/strong>\u2014a standards-based program that satisfies all Arizona Department of Education requirements for initial certification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meaningful<\/strong>\u2014courses taught by experienced teachers. Practicum and student teaching field experiences supervised by seasoned professionals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy Admission<\/strong>\u2014no GRE required. Multiple start dates available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\"><\/p>\n<p><!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>Contact the Department of Teaching & Learning<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:TandL@nau.edu\" aria-label=\"Contact the Department of Teaching & Learning: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">TandL&#8203;@nau.edu<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                        <a href=\"tel:928-523-9316\" aria-label=\"Contact the Department of Teaching & Learning: Telephone Number\" title=\"Telephone Number\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-phone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Call:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-phone\">928-523-9316<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3808\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/department-teaching-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/365\/ATA-300x186.png\" alt=\"Arizona Teachers Academy\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/>Graduate with little or no debt<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azk12.org\/aztr\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3939 size-uncropped-small\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/department-teaching-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/365\/AzTR_logo-300x105.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/365\/AzTR_logo-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/365\/AzTR_logo.jpg 381w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><!-- shortcode-button -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-button shortcode-button--center\">\n      <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/graduate-college\/admissions\/\">Get application information<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Join our graduate program<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applyweb.com\/northazg\/index.ftl\">apply now<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nau.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9z5JbdRj9k8rliZ\">plan a visit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/request-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">request more information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Graduate quick links<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/admissions\/tuition-and-cost\/tuition-expenses\/\">current tuition and fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/office-of-scholarships-and-financial-aid\/\">financing your education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/finaid.org\/loans\/forgiveness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">loan forgiveness for teachers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Future students<\/h4>\n<p>Visit the College of Education&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/coe\/future-students\/\">future students<\/a> page to get helpful links for both undergraduate and graduate students.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Programs of study<\/h4>\n<p>For a complete listing of all programs of study, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/graduate-college\/programs-of-study\/\">Office of Graduate and Professional Studies programs of study<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This program was intentionally designed to lead to licensure or certification in the state of Arizona. 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