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




Teacher in Residence Emphasis Non-Degree Map
Traditional Emphasis Non-Degree Map

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)