Post-Baccalaureate Program
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.
Spring 2023 Application Deadline: January 11, 2023
Fall 2023 Application Window: January 12, 2023 – July 28, 2023
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 Track: 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 Track – 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.
Questions about this pathway?
Email ElementaryEducation@centralaz.edu
Cara Steiner, M.Ed.
Faculty Lead
Email for Questions :
Cara.Steiner@centralaz.edu
(520)494-5035
Degrees & Certificates
Associates of Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Elementary Education
Nicole Haldeman, M.Ed.
Instructional Specialist
Nicole.Haldeman@centralaz.edu
(520)494-5478
Degrees & Certificates:
Associate of Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Elementary Education
Program Information
Admissions (Apply as a non-degree seeking student)
Traditional Program Application Teacher in Residence (TIR) Program Application
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