Secondary Education, Grades 6-12
Alternative Teaching Certification
Earn your Secondary Education Teaching Certificate Online
The Teacher in Residence (TIR) Programs allow students who already hold a bachelor's degree to receive employment in a classroom while simultaneously completing their education coursework toward certification. The Post Baccalaureate Teacher in Residence Programs are approved by the Arizona Department of Education and utilizes the Alternative Teaching Certificate.
Students in the Secondary Education program are preparing to teach children from 6th through 12th grade. This program requires in-person field experiences and a student teaching experience in a 6-12, single subject education classroom. Students must verify content proficiency through the passage of a state-approved subject knowledge exam (AEPA/NES).
Prior to enrolling, students must be recommended by a school district for employment, as a contracted 6-12, single subject education classroom teacher, provide a current IVP fingerprint card, and passing subject knowledge exam scores (AEPA/NES).
CIPS Code: 13.1205
Program Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Secondary Education, Teacher in Residence, Post Baccalaureate Educator Preparation Program required.
Notes
- Contracted teaching position must be in a single subject 6-12th classroom.
- TIR program staff will register students for all courses. Payment and/or payment arrangements need to be paid upon registration.
- The total amount of credits required for this program is 30 credit hours.
- Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses required within the program.
- Minimum GPA: 3.00
- All application materials are purged after one year from receipt when program enrollment does not transpire.
Required Courses – Year 1
Required Courses – Year 1
Required Courses: All classes must meet the 3.0 overall GPA. Courses with a final grade of “D” or “F” must be retaken regardless of GPA.
| Semester | Course # | Course Title | Credits | Field Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sem 1 | EDU289 | Secondary Methods and Curriculum Development | 1 | 0 |
| Sem 1 | EDU276 | Classroom Management and Behavioral Analysis | 3 | See Syllabus for details |
| Sem 1 | EDU256AC | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab - Secondary Education | 2 | Employment Teaching 6-12 Single Subject |
| Sem 2 | EDU289xx | Secondary Methods and Curriculum Development (Choose most appropriate course module: AA, AB, AC, AD, or AE) | 2 | See Syllabus for details |
| Sem 2 | EDU274 | Understanding Adolescent Behavior in the Classroom | 3 | 0 |
| Sem 2 | EDU256AD | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab - Secondary Education II | 2 | Employment Teaching 6-12 Single Subject |
| Summer 1 | POS220 OR POS221 AND POS222 OR AEPA Exam |
U.S. and AZ Constitution (3) OR Arizona Constitution (1) AND U.S. Constitution (2) OR AEPA Exam Passing Score on the Constitution of the United States and Arizona (Transcript evaluation required) |
0-3 | 0 |
Required Courses – Year 2
Required Courses – Year 2
Level 2 Prerequisites: Successful completion of year 1 courses and 3.0 overall GPA. Courses with a final grade of “D” or “F” must be retaken regardless of GPA.
| Semester | Course # | Course Title | Credits | Field Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sem 3 | EDU235 | The Exceptional Learner | 3 | See Syllabus for details |
| Sem 3 | EDU225 | Professionalism and Ethics in Education | 1 | 0 |
| Sem 3 | EDU256AE | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab – Secondary Education III | 2 | Employment Teaching 6-12 Single Subject |
| Sem 4 | EDU270AB | Secondary Reading and Decoding | 3 | See Syllabus for details |
| Sem 4 | EDU240 | Structured English Immersion Grades 6-12 or 45-clock-hour workshop credit certificate from an approved vendor (transcript evaluation required) | 0-3 | 0 |
| Sem 4 | EDU256AF | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab – Secondary Education IV | 2 | Employment Teaching 6-12 Single Subject |