District-Based Professional Development School (PDS) Programs
| Program | Degree | Partner District(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diversity in Language and Learning - Madison PDS | B.A.E. | Madison Elementary School District |
Clinical experiences and student teaching for the Madison Professional Development School (PDS) program occur entirely at the Madison Elementary School District. The Madison PDS program is a full-time, 12-month, day program that requires summer coursework and field experience. |
| Diversity in Language and Learning - Roosevelt PDS | B.A.E. | Roosevelt Elementary School District |
Clinical experiences and student teaching for the Roosevelt Professional Development School (PDS) program occur entirely at the Roosevelt Elementary School District. The Roosevelt PDS program is a full-time, 24-month, evening program that requires summer field experience. |
| Diversity in Language and Learning - Rural PDS | B.A.E. |
Chinle Unified School District Douglas Unified School District Indian Oasis-Baboquivari Unified School District Gadsden Elementary School District |
Clinical experiences and student teaching for the rural Professional Development School (PDS) programs occur entirely at partner district sites. The rural PDS programs are full-time, 24-month, evening programs that require summer teaching experiences. |
| Diversity in Language and Learning - Urban PDS | B.A.E. |
Avondale Elementary School District Pendergast Elementary School District Paradise Valley Unified School District |
Clinical experiences and student teaching for the urban Professional Development School (PDS) programs occur entirely at partner district sites. The urban PDS programs are full-time, 18-month, daytime programs that require summer teaching experiences. |
| Educational Administration - EXCEL | M.Ed. |
Coolidge Unified School District Douglas Unified School District Gadsden Elementary School District Indian Oasis-Baboquivari Unified School District Kingman Unified School District Murphy Elementary School District Osborn Elementary School District Phoenix Elementary School District Phoenix Union High School District Roosevelt Elementary School District San Carlos Unified School District |
This program is offered via video conference at partner district sites throughout Arizona. It is designed for practicing teachers who desire the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective leaders in PreK-12 schools. To obtain the Arizona principal certificate, candidates must show verification of three years' full-time teaching experience. |
| Elementary Education - Content Academy | M.Ed. |
Avondale Elementary School District Chinle Unified School District Douglas Unified School District Gadsden Elementary School District Indian Oasis-Baboquivari Unified School District Madison Elementary School District Naco Elementary School District Osborn Elementary School District Roosevelt Elementary School District |
The Content Academy is a graduate program consisting of classes focused on reading, mathematics, and science content at the primary, intermediate, and middle school levels. Coursework for this program is offered at partner districts throughout Arizona. |
| Elementary Education - Initial Teacher Certification | M.Ed. | Deer Valley Unified School District |
The accelerated Elementary Education Master's with Arizona Certification (MAC) programs lead to certification in grades 1-8. Programs are offered in the Deer Valley school district and at the Tempe campus. Another Elementary Education program is offered in Osborn school district. |
| Elementary Education - Initial Teacher Certification (Osborn) | M.Ed. | Osborn Elementary School District |
The accelerated Elementary Education Master's with Arizona Certification (MAC) programs lead to certification in grades 1-8. This program is offered in the Osborn school district. Additional Elementary Education programs are available in the Deer Valley school district and at the Tempe campus. |
| Special Education with Elementary Certification | M.Ed. | Deer Valley Unified School District |
The Special Education Master's with Arizona Certification (MAC) program leads to an Arizona K-12 special education certification and an Arizona 1-8 elementary certification. Coursework for the required Structured English Immersion endorsement is included. |
| Special Education with Elementary Certification - ASPIRE | M.Ed. |
Avondale Elementary School District Chinle Unified School District Douglas Unified School District Gadsden Elementary School District Indian Oasis-Baboquivari Unified School District Madison Elementary School District Osborn Elementary School District Pendergast Elementary School District |
The ASPIRE (Arizona Special Initiative to Recruit and Retain Educators) Special Education M.Ed. program leads to dual Arizona certification in K-12 special education and 1-8 elementary education. Coursework for the required Structured English Immersion endorsement is included. |