Educator Preparation Programs (EPP)

 

Our Arizona schools need dedicated, passionate, and highly effective educators to inspire our PreK-12th grade students.  There are many options for certification. Please take a moment to review these options and requirements to ensure you are following the path that is best for you. 

  • Institution: Name of educator preparation program provider.
  • Content: This refers to content area and grade level which will be taught by the educator.
  • Certification Type: This refers to the type of certificate that would be issued by the Department of Education based on the content area.
  • Program Type:
    • Traditional: This program would require admission to university/college as a bachelor's degree, post-bac, or master's candidate.
    • Alternative: This program would require a bachelor's degree, Alternative Teaching certificate, and any other program enrollment requirements.
    • Classroom-Based: This program would require a bachelor's degree, Alternative Teaching certificate, and any other program enrollment requirements. This is an "Alternative" certification pathway offered directly by school districts/charters.

 

Use the interactive Educator Preparation Program slicer below to find the program best for you: 

 

 

Journey to Becoming an Educator Home Page

  1. Decide what you want to teach: K-12 Certification Requirements
  2. Find a pathway that works for you: Pathways for Educators
  3. Research a program that fits your pathway: Educator Preparation Programs
  4. Complete your program.
  5. Complete professional exams: Testing Information for Certification
  6. Apply for your certificate: Submit Your Certificate Application