Undergraduate Programs

Program	Partner District(s)	Certification(s)	Description
Diversity in Language and Learning - Bilingual		Elementary (grades 1-8)	The Diversity in Language and Learning - Bilingual program prepares individuals to teach in a bilingual or English as a Second Language elementary school environment. Applicants are required to demonstrate Spanish proficiency at Intermediate Spanish II level prior to Block 3.
Diversity in Language and Learning - ESL		Elementary (grades 1-8)	The Diversity in Language and Learning - ESL program prepares individuals to teach in an English as a Second Language elementary school environment. Applicants should possess a desire to work with children who are acquiring English skills.
Diversity in Language and Learning - Madison PDS	Madison Elementary School District	Elementary (grades 1-8)	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	Roosevelt Elementary School District	Elementary (grades 1-8)	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	Chinle Unified School District Douglas Unified School District Indian Oasis-Baboquivari Unified School District Gadsden Elementary School District	Elementary (grades 1-8)	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	Avondale Elementary School District Pendergast Elementary School District Paradise Valley Unified School District	Elementary (grades 1-8)	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.
Early Childhood Education		Early Childhood (birth - grade 3)	The Early Childhood Education program prepares students for careers working with infants and children in grades K-3. Students gain an understanding of the educational needs and challenges facing early learners.
Elementary Education		Elementary (grades 1-8)	The Elementary Education program prepares students to design and implement instructional programs for children in grades 1-8. The program leads to eligibility for teaching certification within the state of Arizona.
Secondary Education		Secondary (grades 7-12)	Professional programs in Secondary Education prepare students to teach a variety of subjects in grades 7-12. In addition to education methods courses, students must complete 44 to 48 hours in a chosen subject area. These programs equip students with the in-depth knowledge and teaching strategies necessary to serve the educational needs and challenges of students at the secondary level.
Secondary Education - Fine Arts		Elementary (grades 1-8) Secondary (grades 7-12)	Fine Arts programs in Secondary Education prepare students to teach art, dance, or music in grades 7-12. In addition to education methods courses, students complete coursework offered through the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. These programs equip students with the in-depth knowledge and teaching strategies necessary to serve the educational needs and challenges of students at the secondary level.
Secondary Physical Education		Secondary (grades 7-12)	This program trains students to teach physical education, coach, or work in the sports and recreation field. Students will be eligible for Arizona certification to teach physical education in grades K-12.
Special Education with Dual Certification in Elementary Education		Cross-Categorical Special Education (grades K-12) Elementary (grades 1-8)	This program prepares undergraduate students for careers working with students in grades K-12 who have learning disabilities, mild mental retardation, or emotional/behavioral disorders. Students in the Special Education program gain an in-depth understanding of the various disabilities and learn strategies and techniques to support and teach individuals with special needs.