Program Information

The Post-Baccalaureate K–8 Program is designed for students who have a bachelor’s degree and are interested in earning K–8 teacher certification with the Arizona Department of Education (ADE).

Students may complete the program through one of two options, depending on their current teaching status:

• Traditional Program: Gain experience as a teacher-in-training in a K–8 classroom by working directly with a master teacher while attending synchronous class sessions with a CAC cohort.
• Teacher in Residence (TIR) Program: Gain experience as a teacher of record in a K–8 classroom while attending synchronous class sessions with a CAC cohort.

All students in the Post-Baccalaureate K–8 Program complete 12 weeks of student teaching in a K–8 classroom.
Successful program completion leads to an Institutional Recommendation, which is required for teacher certification.

Program Pathways & Application Information

Traditional Program

Students who are not yet teaching on a contract in a K-8 general education classroom will apply as a Traditional candidate. 

Traditional Program Application 
After completing the program application you must apply through CAC Admissions.

Teacher In Residence (TIR) Program Information:

Students who are teaching on a contract in a K-8 general education classroom will apply as a Teacher in Residence (TIR) candidate.

Teacher in Residence (TIR) Program Application
After completing the program application you must apply through CAC Admissions.

Institutional Recommendation (Post Baccalaureate K-8 Program)

Upon completion of the Post Baccalaureate K-8 Program, CAC will issue the student an Institutional Recommendation which is required to apply for teacher certification with ADE.

For more information visit the ADE website: Arizona Department of Education