Education
Inspire the Next Generation
Teachers dedicate their lives to preparing the next generation to shape the world around us. USU prepares students to thrive in academic careers by offering affordable degree, credential, and teaching certificate programs. Whether you want to become a teacher, advance into administration, or specialize your career track, USU’s flexible programs will help you achieve your goals – and inspire a new generation of leaders.
The College of Education Office of Field Experience will make every effort to secure your student teaching placement at the district you prefer. For a list of districts and private schools that we currently have an MOU with, please click here.
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Degrees:
The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree provides students with the understanding and skills necessary to prepare them for careers or professions teaching or working with children in various roles.LEARN MORE
The Master of Arts in Education degree (MAEd) is designed for educators who are interested in enhancing their career through advanced professional knowledge and for non-education professionals who are seeking a career change.LEARN MORE
The Master of Arts in Teaching degree program (MAT) provides students a pathway to complete their California teaching credential preparation program while also pursuing a Masters degree.LEARN MORE
The Teacher Credentialing Preparation Program (TCPP) at USU is the key step toward a career as a TK-6 or 7-12 teacher.LEARN MORE
The Teacher Credentialing Preparation Program (TCPP) at USU is the key step toward a career as a TK-6 or 7-12 teacher.LEARN MORE
The Doctor of Education degree program provides professionals a pathway to becoming E.L.I.T.E. leaders in their chosen field while pursuing a doctoral degree.LEARN MORE
The Educational Specialist Degree in Organizational Leadership provides professionals a pathway to becoming E.L.I.T.E. leaders in their chosen field while pursuing an advanced degree.LEARN MORE
The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree is an integrated Arizona elementary education credential program that provides students with the understanding and skills necessary to prepare them for careers or professions teaching or working with children in various roles. The curriculum for the education degree involves more than one discipline, fostering the understanding of people, nations, institutions, history, arts, sciences, and core courses for educators, including a required two-term, full-time, student teaching experience. The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education is an Elementary Education Credential Preparation program for students in Arizona interested in teaching at the K-6 level.LEARN MORE
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree program provides students a pathway to complete their Arizona teaching credential preparation program while also pursuing a Master's degree. Students interested in teaching at the K-6 school level (elementary) in the state of Arizona must have completed a bachelor's degree at a regionally accredited university and have the capacity to pass the Elementary Education Subject Knowledge Exam (AEPA/NES), Professional Knowledge Exam or have completed an approved elementary subject-matter program (K-6). Students must also pass the NES Foundations of Reading. Students interested in teaching at the 7-12 school level in the state of Arizona must have completed a bachelor's degree at a regionally accredited university and have the capacity to pass the Secondary Subject Knowledge Exam (AEPA or NES) in the specific area they would like to teach and the Professional Knowledge- Secondary (AEPA/NES). All candidates are required to complete a college course on the U.S. Constitution and the Arizona Constitution or pass an approved exam.LEARN MORE
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