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Academic Advising
Academic Advising
Your academic advising team is Team Educator Prep!
Phone: (602) 496-1397; M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm AZ Time (MST)
Email: GradEdPrep@asu.edu - Please give us 24-48 hours to respond to your email
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Make an appointment: https://calendly.com/d/3tr-7d9-5hv
Partnership/Specialized Cohort Students please use this link: https://calendly.com/d/cqn4-fvz-vrm
Appointments are highly encouraged especially for new students or if you have multiple questions or complex issues to discuss.
To call or schedule an appointment? Here are some guidelines for determining which is most appropriate.
Our advising system - Meet the Team (click to learn more)
Your advising team works together in a system to keep you informed, on track, and supported throughout your program. Here is some information about the roles within the team.
Your Academic Advisors:
Aile DeRienzo - Academic Success Advisor, Sr
Kayla Kane - Academic Success Advisor, Sr
Amber Mesko - Academic Success Advising Coordinator
Jordan Moore - Academic Success Advisor
Aile, Amber, Jordan and Kayla are the core members of your advising team, who you will interact with most frequently. They are experts on your program and can assist with all things academic.
Other members of the advising system:
Lizzy Shuey - Student Support Specialist - Helps to support the work of the advisors. You may hear from Lizzy about things like registration, submitting your iPOS/Plan of Study, etc.
Langley Dunn - Student Support Specialist - Helps to support the work of the advisors. You may hear from Langley about things like registration, submitting your iPOS/Plan of Study, etc.
Tiffany Williams - Academic Success Advising Coordinator, Sr - Works behind the scenes to coordinate advising, though you may hear from her occasionally.
Megan Gamarra - Coordinated Care Strategist - Works with students who need coordinated care. If you are experiencing difficulties and need support, know that you can submit an "SOS" form and receive assistance from the coordinated care team.
Program Description
Program Description
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Course Sequence
Course Sequence
Upon admission to the program, each graduate certificate student is assigned a sequence of courses. The course sequence outlines the suggested progression through the program but there are also options for variation. If you want to modify your schedule please contact advising for assistance.
To determine the recommended course sequence to follow for your program use the drop down arrows below that correspond to the term you were admitted for the program under either program modality of Sync or ASU Online. Then locate your program of admittance (Elementary, Secondary, or Special Education), and select the link for the corresponding semester that you began your program. It is important to follow the assigned course sequence and discuss any variation from the sequence with an academic advisor
ASU Online
ASU Online
courses meet asynchronously via Canvas
2026 Start Term
Elementary Education
Spring 2026 Start: Elementary - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification
Summer 2026 Start: Elementary - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification-Coming soon!
Fall 2026 Start: Elementary - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification-Coming soon!
Secondary Education
Spring 2026 Start: Secondary - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification
Summer 2026 Start: Secondary - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification-Coming soon!
Fall 2026 Start: Secondary - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification-Coming soon!
Special Education
Spring 2026 Start: Special Education - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification
Summer 2026 Start: Special Education - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification-Coming soon!
Fall 2026 Start: Special Education - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification-Coming soon!
2025 Start Term
Elementary Education
Spring 2025 Start: Elementary - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification
Summer 2025 Start: Elementary - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification
Fall 2025 Start: Elementary - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification
Secondary Education
Spring 2025 Start: Secondary - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification
Summer 2025 Start: Secondary - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification
Fall 2025 Start: Secondary - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification
Special Education
Spring 2025 Start: Special Education - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification
Summer 2025 Start: Special Education - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification
Fall 2025 Start: Special Education - Graduate Certificate in Teacher Certification
Teach for American (TFA)
Teach for American (TFA)
2025 Start Term
Elementary Education:
Secondary Education:
Special Education:
iPOS/Plan of Study
iPOS/Plan of Study
Every graduate student at ASU must complete an "iPOS", or Interactive Plan of Study. Click here for a video explanation of what the iPOS is. We ask that you complete your iPOS within your first semester. For a guide on how to complete your iPOS, click here.
Use your course sequence to determine when you are taking each class and in what section it should be listed on your iPOS.
When in your iPOS, under the Advisors section, select Dr. Elizabeth Frias for Faculty Committee, then designate her as "Chair" for the Committee Role.
NOTE: Completing your iPOS indicates the courses you PLAN to take and when. Completing your iPOS is NOT the same thing as registering for classes. You still must register yourself in all your courses each semester via My ASU > My Classes box > Registration > Add.
Teacher Certification Requirements
Teacher Certification Requirements
ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. If you are planning to apply for certification in other states, either via reciprocity or directly through another state, please take time to review the ASU professional licensure webpage.
Additionally, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has more requirements for certification beyond going through our Teacher Preparation program.
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) outlines certification requirements. However, we have condensed this information and tailored it to account for our teacher and administrator certification programs. We recommend that you prepare for these additional certification requirements prior to or during the final semester of your program so there is no delay in receiving your teacher/administrator certificate.
*Below you will find the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA)/National Evaluation Series (NES) test is needed for each certification
These tests (or their alternatives) must be passed in order to obtain teacher certification from the ADE upon program completion. Please visit the AEPA site to register for the tests and for additional information: http://www.aepa.nesinc.com.
Elementary Education Required Exams
Elementary Education Required Exams
NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary (051)
NES Elementary Education Subtests I and II (102 and 103)
Secondary Education Required Exams
Secondary Education Required Exams
AEPA subject knowledge test in your specific subject area(s) OR an ADE approved degree in this subject area.
Special Education Required Exam
Special Education Required Exam
NES Special Education Professional Knowledge (NT601) (REQUIRED)
Additional Information
Additional Information
Teacher Waiver for in-state tuition (must be submitted EVERY semester)
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