Post-Baccalaureate Program

Post Baccalaureate Certificate

The Post Baccalaureate Certificate is appropriate for students who have a bachelor’s degree and are interested in earning K-8 teacher certification with the Arizona Department of Education.

Fall Applications due by the 3rd Thursday of July

Spring Applications due by the last Thursday of November




Program Information

The Post Baccalaureate Certificate is appropriate for students who have a bachelor’s degree and are interested in earning K-8 teacher certification with the Arizona Department of Education.

  • Traditional Emphasis: Gain experience as a teacher-in-training in a K-8 classroom, working directly with a master teacher. Attend synchronous class sessions with a CAC cohort.
  • Alternative Emphasis – Teacher in Residence (TIR): Gain experience working as a teacher of record in a K-8 classroom. Attend synchronous class sessions with a CAC cohort.
  • All students in the Post Baccalaureate program complete 12 weeks of student teaching in a K-8 classroom.
  • CAC awards Institutional Recommendation upon successful program completion. After receiving Institutional Recommendation, students must apply for certification with the Arizona Department of Education.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate FAQs (PDF)

Related Occupations

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources.