Elementary Education - Distance
Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.E.)
Quick Facts
Location
Hybrid, Distance & Online
Program Format
Online and Hybrid Options
Become a Teacher From Anywhere in Arizona.
The College of Education's Distance Options (Near You Network) let you study from anywhere in Arizona Choose asynchronous online courses you complete on your own schedule or synchronous live online classes that keep you connected with faculty and classmates in real time. Study full time and finish in two years, or part time over four. With fall and spring start dates, you can begin when you're ready.
You'll complete hands-on practicum each semester and student teaching in schools near you, so you graduate ready, not just certified.
See the table below for program specifics.
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PROGRAM FEATURES
- Field Experience throughout the Program
- Full-time and Part-time Options Available
- Endorsement:
- ESL
- Option Bilingual Endorsement
- K-5 Literacy Endorsement
- Options: On campus and Distance
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- Arizona Teachers Academy
- College of Education Scholarships
- Teach Grant
- Federal Work Study (WordCats/Math Cats)
- Flowing Wells Immersion Program (Paid Substitute Teaching)
- Scholarship Universe
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Approximately 60 units completed, included prerequisites
- 40-60 hours observation and/or volunteer hours in elementary classroom*
- Two recommendations
- Essay
- Signed UA advising plan
- Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
ALL ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, B.A.E., OPTIONS
with ESL and optional Bilingual Endorsement
PROGRAM OPTIONS | FORMAT | LENGTH | START |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (Near You Network) | Live online + asynchronous coursework | Part-time: 4 years Full-time: 2 years | Fall and Spring |
| Pathways (Near You Network) | Live online + Teacher of Record at Local School | Accelerated: 18 months | Spring |
| University of Arizona Campus | Tucson-based, in-person | Full-time: 2 years | Fall and Spring |
| Indigenous Teacher Education Program (Near You Network) | Available through all program options | Varies by program | Fall and Spring |