Admissions & Application Process
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education (BSEE), 120 credits in four years, including a minimum of 45 upper-division credits.
Step 1: Apply and begin at the Associate Level
First Time and Transfer Students begin by applying to Central Arizona College and declaring the Associate of Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE) as the Program of Study to begin foundational coursework. The AAEE includes 60 lower-division credits and prepares individuals to enter upper-division coursework.
- Admissions will process applications and review any official transcripts for course equivalencies from other institutions.
- Individuals who have graduated with the AAEE degree from Central Arizona College should contact the Elementary Teacher Education Department at ElementaryEducation@centralaz.edu.
Step 2: Attend an Informational Meeting with the Elementary Education Department or View the Recorded Session
Meeting Schedule
- Complete the Interest Form for interest in attending.
- Fall Entrance: Informational Meetings are scheduled the last Wednesday of January and February
- Spring Entrance: Informational Meetings are scheduled for last Wednesday of August and September
- Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
- Format: Microsoft Teams (Join Meeting)
Recorded Session
BSEE Informational Meeting (Recorded Session)
After attending or viewing the Informational Meeting presentation:
- Fill out the Follow-up Form (provided at the end of the video or live session) to receive a copy of the presentation and for guidance on the next steps.
- If you have not yet completed the AAEE program, you will work with Academic Advisor Elizabeth Pomeroy, Elizabeth.Pomeroy@centralaz.edu, to complete the foundational coursework for eligibility to advance to the upper division BSEE coursework.
Students who are near the completion of the Associate of Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE) will apply for graduation from the AAEE and will be eligible to move to Step 3.
Step 3: Submit Supplemental Application
After attending an Informational Meeting, eligible candidates complete a supplemental application to communicate interest in the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEE) degree program. Individuals should be a graduate or applying for graduation with an Associate of Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE) degree program at Central Arizona College.
Supplemental Application Deadlines
- Fall Admissions: Accepted between February 1 – April 15
- Spring Admissions: Accepted between August 15 – October 30
Step 4: BSEE Entrance Interview Process
If necessary, due to an abundance of BSEE Supplemental applications, submissions are scored using the BSEE Candidate Scoring Rubric. Based on the application score, students will be invited to a Virtual Interview to discuss BSEE Expectations. After the Interview, follow-up documentation, including a Memorandum of Understanding and program pre-assessment will be provided.
BSEE Candidate Scoring Rubric
| Category |
Explanation of Points |
Points Possible |
| Residency |
a. Pinal County
b. Arizona, outside of Pinal County
c. Out of state or country |
a. 5 pts
b. 3 pts
c. 1 pt |
General Education/Core Courses
(Check completed courses) |
a. Completed at CAC
b. Completed at another institution |
a. 3 pts (max 51 pts)
b. 1 pt (0–17 pts) |
EDU221 ☐
EDU222 ☐
EDU228 ☐
EDU230 ☐
EDU240 ☐
EDU275 ☐
HIS101 ☐
LIT291 ☐
POS220 ☐ |
MAT141 or above ☐
MAT201 ☐
MAT202 ☐
ENG101 ☐
ENG102 ☐
PSY101 ☐
Natural Sciences ☐
Natural Sciences ☐ |
| GPA in General Education/Core Courses |
a. 3.50–4.0
b. 3.00–3.49
c. ≤ 2.99 |
a. 20 pts
b. 10 pts
c. 0 pts |
| Relevant Education Professions Experience |
a. Substantial Relevant Experience
b. Adequate Relevant Experience
c. No Relevant Experience |
a. 5 pts
b. 3 pts
c. 0 pts |
| Military |
a. Veteran
b. Not a Veteran |
a. 3 pts
b. 0 pts |
| Pre-Admission Professional Communication and Submissions |
Review of materials |
a. 15 pts
b. 10 pts
c. 5 pts |
Step 5: Formal Admission to the BSEE Program
After BSEE acceptance:
- The student will need to meet with an Academic Success Coach to discuss a Master Academic Plan (MAP) for upper division coursework.
- The Elementary Education Department will work with the student for Practicum and Student Teaching placement.
Completion of BSEE | Exit Interview | Institutional Recommendation
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEE) and after the registrar completes the graduation audit, the CAC Elementary Education Department will conduct the candidate exit interview.
CAC awards Institutional Recommendation upon successful program completion and final grade posting. After receiving Institutional Recommendation, students must apply for certification with the Arizona Department of Education. For more information visit the ADE website: Arizona Department of Education
Questions?
For questions, contact ElementaryEducation@centralaz.edu
