UA South : Elementary Education
Elementary Education
The University of Arizona South Elementary Education program distinguishes itself in its emphasis on professional development. The mission of the University of Arizona South's Teacher Preparation Program: A Collaborative Community for Teaching and Learning is to prepare well-educated, competent and caring teachers who integrated theory and practice for classrooms of southern Arizona's increasingly diverse communities. At the heart of this program is a professional core that integrates professional preparation with actual clinical experience in public schools. Working under the supervision of a clinical professor, you'll develop the skills and confidence you need to be a successful elementary school teacher. The Teacher Education Program is an intensive learning experience and the final semester of the program requires a full-time commitment to the student teaching internship. The program under regular circumstances takes two years to complete in addition to the two years of transferable credits from a community college.
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Meet with an advisor.
Personnel at UA South are qualified to help you plan your program and answer questions about the elementary education curriculum.
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Apply for admission to the University of Arizona and the Division of Teacher Education.
Visit or call UA South at 520-458-8278 ext 2120 for applications and information regarding admissions criteria and deadlines.
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Complete admission criteria, including:
- A 2.5 GPA on most recent 56 units of applicable work.
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution. As part of your undergraduate work you should have taken:
Ask your advisor how you may make-up any deficiencies.
- Mathematics - College Algebra
- Fine Arts (1 course)
- Natural Sciences (2 courses)
- United States/Arizona Constitution
- Verifiable experience with school-age children.
- Proof of application for fingerprint clearance.
- Evidence of upper-division writing proficiency.
Under certain circumstances, provisional admission may be granted on the approval of the Division Chair of Teacher Education.
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Sign a Program Review
A signed program review is required for the Teacher Education program. All changes to the program of study should be made in consultation with program advisors.
The Teacher Education Program is an intensive learning experience that combines classroom lecture and discussion with structured field experiences in area schools. The final semester of the program requires a full-time commitment to the student teaching internship. All field placements are made by the University.
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See the General Catalog for course descriptions.