Elementary Education ,Certificate
Elementary Education, INCLUSION, Junior High, K-8, Middle School, Teacher
Earn your teaching credential in the high-demand field of elementary education. Enrich the lives of children and help strengthen their communities.
In the certificate program in elementary education, you prepare to work with children in grades K-8 in an educational setting.
This certificate program can be added only to the following majors, granting you eligibility for dual teaching certificates when you complete your Bachelor of Arts in Education program:
- BAE in secondary education
- BAE in special education
You engage in innovative coursework grounded in theory-based strategies and evidence-based practices for teaching. Coursework is designed to support the development of instructional competencies, professional skills, content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in mathematics, science, English language arts and social studies.
This program has a strong focus on teaching and learning practices that foster equitable access and outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse students, and learners with special needs and exceptionalities.
When you add this certificate to a bachelor's degree listed above, you're eligible to earn an institutional recommendation from ASU for Arizona teacher certification in Elementary Education, K-8, as recognized by the Arizona Department of Education. To teach in an Arizona public school, you must pass the appropriate Arizona educator exams: National Evaluation Series or Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments.
Format option
This program is also offered via ASU Sync. ASU Sync enables you to attend live classes remotely via Zoom. Classes are designed to foster active collaboration and discussion in real time with faculty and peers. As an ASU Sync student, you must reside in Arizona throughout the duration of the program. If you have F-1 or J-1 immigration status, you're not permitted to complete courses via Sync and should speak with an advisor about other options to complete this program.
If you're seeking to use GI Bill® benefits for ASU Sync programs, you should contact the Pat Tillman Veterans Center regarding certain limitations.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
- College/school:
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
- Location: Tempe, West Valley, ASU Sync
2026-2027 Catalog Year
| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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This certificate requires 20 credit hours. |
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EED 324 Social Studies Methods and the Arts
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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EED 411 Science in Elementary Schools
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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EED 412 Mathematics in Elementary Schools
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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EED 433 Writing in the 21st Century
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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RDG 413 Elementary Methods for Literacy Instruction and Assessment
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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TEL 331 Foundations of Literacy: The Science of Reading
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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This certificate is open only to students majoring in special education or secondary education undergraduate teacher preparation programs in the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
Students are required to have a valid Arizona DPS Identity Verified Prints fingerprint clearance card.
A GPA of 2.00 is required for continued good standing. Students should contact MLFC for more information.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student but may not be eligible for an institutional recommendation for Arizona teaching licensure without additional preparation beyond the certificate.
Graduates are highly sought-after teachers in public, charter and private education institutions. Many graduates with degrees in elementary education also work at community organizations that serve children and youth.
ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
In addition to completing this certificate and a teacher certification program major, students are required to earn a passing score on the professional knowledge portion of the AEPA/NES exam and a passing score on the subject knowledge portion of the AEPA/NES exam in each area an Arizona teaching credential is sought. Subject knowledge exam waiver may apply. Students should contact MLFC for more information.
Division for Advancing Educator Preparation
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ED 118
educationadvising@asu.edu
480-965-5555
Program term definitions
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