# 11
Higher Education Administration Program among U.S. Public Universities
– U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools rankings 2026
94%
First-time pass rate on AZ Teaching Exam for grads of College of Education
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Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Anywhere in Arizona
Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and earn your Arizona K-8 teaching certification from anywhere in the state. It includes ESL and K-5 Literacy endorsements, with an optional Bilingual endorsement.
The program has hybrid asynchronous and synchronous flexible courses with practicum and student teaching completed in your own community. Choose full-time (2 years) or part-time (4 years); Fall and Spring starts available. K-8 school employees may qualify for credit toward the degree.
Leadership & Learning Innovation Program Ranked #4 by Forbes in Best Online Leadership Programs
Forbes Advisor has named the Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Learning Innovation in the top 4 Online Leadership Programs in the nation. Forbes note the program is ideal for working educators and professionals looking to develop effective organizational leadership skills.
This interdisciplinary program blends theory with hands-on internships at local, national, and international organizations, covering organizational leadership, youth development, and inclusive education. Eligible students can fast-track a master's in Educational Psychology or Sport and Recreation Leadership, starting graduate coursework senior year and finishing just one year after their Bachelor's.
Already working in education, youth development, or nonprofit settings? You may be able to apply that experience as internship credit, up to 12 upper-level units.
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